Dasycottus setiger

(Dasycottus setiger)

Description

Dasycottus setiger, the spinyhead sculpin, is a species of fathead native to the northern Pacific Ocean. This species grows to a length of 45 centimetres (18 in) SL and is popular as a game fish. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Scorpaeniformes
Family:Psychrolutidae
Genus:Dasycottus
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