Flabby sculpin
📖 Overview
Flabby sculpin (Zesticelus profundorum), first described by Gilbert, 1896 is a small fish in the family Cottidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 6.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 88 to 2580 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Flabby sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flabby sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 88 - 2580 m . Deep-water; 70°N - 23°N, 134°E - 105°W North Pacific: Bering Sea to northern Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Flabby sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranec poddajný |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Мягкорылый глубоководный крючкорог · Тихоокеанский глубоководный крючкорог |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthocottus profundorum | Gilbert | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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