Sculpin - Wikipedia A sculpin is a type of fish that belongs to the superfamily Cottoidea in the order Perciformes [2] As of 2025, this superfamily contains 5 families, 112 genera, and 405 species [3][4] Sculpins occur in many types of habitat, including ocean and freshwater zones
Sculpins - U. S. National Park Service Some sculpins, like the tidepool sculpin (Oligocottus maculosus), share an unusual ability with other fish around the world that regularly find themselves in low oxygen conditions
Sculpin | Types, Habitat Diet | Britannica sculpin, any of the numerous, usually small fish of the family Cottidae (order Scorpaeniformes), found in both salt water and fresh water, principally in northern regions of the world Sculpins are elongated, tapered fish, usually with wide, heavy heads
Sculpin Fish Facts - A-Z Animals Sculpin, commonly known as bullhead or sea scorpion, refers to a diverse group of fish belonging to the family Cottidae (order Scorpaeniformes) These fish can be found in both saltwater and freshwater habitats, primarily in the northern regions of the world
Fish Facts: Sculpins (genus Cottus) - Orvis News Even though most anglers have probably never even seen a live sculpin in the flesh, they could describe the fishes’ large head, wide fins, and sharply tapered body, based on the silhouettes of sculpin patterns
Sculpin: Everything you need to know about Cottoidea Sculpin (Family: Cottidae) are a diverse group of benthic fish that inhabit marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments across the globe With over 300 species documented, sculpins display a remarkable range of morphological adaptations, allowing them to thrive in various ecosystems
California Fish Species - California Fish Website The diversity in a sculpins diet increases with body size Rough sculpins grow slower than other sculpin species Both sexes grow at a similar rate, though male sculpins reach larger maximum sizes They reach sexual maturity in around 2 years and when they are bigger than 35 mm SL
Sculpins - Encyclopedia of Arkansas In Arkansas, there are three species of sculpins, including the mottled sculpin (Cottus bairdii), banded sculpin (C carolinae), and the recently described knobfin sculpin (C immaculatus)
Cottus (fish) - Wikipedia "Cottus schitsuumsh, a new species of sculpin (Scorpaeniformes: Cottidae) in the Columbia River basin, Idaho-Montana, USA" Zootaxa 3755 (3): 241–258 doi: 10 11646 zootaxa 3755 3 3
Sculpin: Unveiling Underwater Marvels Ecological Roles The Sculpin truly represents an untapped world of aquatic fascination Their unique adaptability, intriguing behaviors, and vital ecological role underscore their importance in both marine and freshwater systems