The Threaded sculpin (Gymnocanthus pistilliger) is a saltwater fish of the family Cottidae that grows up to 28 cm.
Description
The threaded sculpin is a sculpin (Cottidae) from cold coastal waters of the northern Pacific, around the Bering Sea and East Asia. The species grows to about 28 cm and has a stocky, brown-mottled body with a large, bony head; males have thread-like elongate front dorsal rays. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and small fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Threaded sculpin?
The Threaded sculpin has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Threaded sculpin live?
The Threaded sculpin lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Threaded sculpin get?
The Threaded sculpin grows to a maximum of about 28 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Threaded sculpin dangerous to humans?
No, the Threaded sculpin is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Gymnocanthus
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