The Brown Irish lord (Hemilepidotus spinosus) is a saltwater fish of the family Cottidae that grows up to 29 cm.
Description
The brown Irish lord is a sculpin (Cottidae) from cold coastal waters of the eastern Pacific, off North America. The species grows to about 29 cm and has a stocky, red-brown mottled body with a large, bony head and a band of scales along the back. As a bottom-dweller it lives among rocks, kelp and on gravelly bottoms of shallow coastal water and snaps at small crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Brown Irish lord?
The Brown Irish lord has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Brown Irish lord live?
The Brown Irish lord lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Brown Irish lord get?
The Brown Irish lord grows to a maximum of about 29 cm.
Is the Brown Irish lord dangerous to humans?
No, the Brown Irish lord is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Hemilepidotus
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