bonyhead sculpin

Artedius notospilotus

Bony ridge on head

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
Medium
Tropical fish

Artedius notospilotus, the bonehead sculpin, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. The bonehead sculpin is characterized by its unique head shape, which resembles a blunt "bone" or ridge. Another distinguishing characteristic is the lack of scales under the anterior portion of the orbit of their eye.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Cottidae
Genus: Artedius
Maximum length: 25 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Puget Sound in Washington, USA to northern Baja California, Mexico.

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