Galathea sculpin

Antipodocottus galatheae

Thirteen tubular scales stitch a short lateral line

Temperate
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Small
Temperate fish

Galathea sculpin is a marine fish found in ocean habitats. One memorable detail in its record is this: Thirteen tubular scales stitch a short lateral line.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Cottidae
Genus: Antipodocottus
Maximum length: 4.3 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southwest Pacific.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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