The Lesser filamented sculpin (Icelinus tenuis) is a saltwater fish of the family Cottidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The spotfin sculpin is a small sculpin from the eastern Pacific, off the west coast of North America. The species grows to about 14 cm and has a slender body with a large head and, in males, thread-like elongated front dorsal-fin rays. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and slope, between about 33 and 373 metres, and hunts small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lesser filamented sculpin?
The Lesser filamented sculpin has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Lesser filamented sculpin live?
The Lesser filamented sculpin lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Lesser filamented sculpin get?
The Lesser filamented sculpin grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Lesser filamented sculpin dangerous to humans?
No, the Lesser filamented sculpin is harmless to humans.
Is the Lesser filamented sculpin edible?
The Lesser filamented sculpin is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Icelinus
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