Dasycottus setiger

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Dasycottus setiger
Dasycottus setiger.jpg
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
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Dasycottus

Species:
D. setiger
Binomial name
Dasycottus setiger

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.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2012). "Dasycottus setiger" in FishBase. December 2012 version.