Shorthorn sculpin [Myoxocephalus scorpius]
Description
The Shorthorn sculpin is a species of sea sculpin found in the northern Atlantic Ocean. It is a demersal fish, found at depths of up to 500 meters. It has a wide, flat head, a large mouth, and a body covered with small prickles but no scales. It is typically brown or greenish-brown in color, with a lighter underside.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Poachers
Agonidae
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| Genus |
Sculpins
Hypsagonus
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