Elokhin sculpin

Abyssocottus elochini

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

7.699999809265137 cm

Color

Brownish-gray to pale tan deep-water …

Depth Range

250-300m

Family

Cottidae

About

A deep-water sculpin endemic to Lake Baikal (Siberia). Adapted to cold, oxygen-rich deepwater conditions. Named after Russian ichthyologist Elokhina. Part of the diverse Abyssocottus sculpin radiation in Baikal.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	7.699999809265137 cm
Depth Range	250-300m

Coloration

Brownish-gray to pale tan deep-water sculpin from Lake Baikal; body with sparse dark speckling; broad flattened head characteristic of deep-water cottoids; skin semi-translucent in life; belly pale cream.

Habitat & Distribution

Endemic to deep zones of Lake Baikal, Siberia (400-1600m). Cold (3-4°C), highly oxygenated, freshwater with silty sediment substrate. One of the world's largest freshwater lakes.

Water Type

Freshwater

Depth Range

250-300m

Geographic Range

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Edibility & Culinary

Taste

A tiny deep-water sculpin endemic to Lake Baikal; not consumed. Lives at significant depths in the world's deepest lake; of scientific but no culinary interest.

Taxonomy

Order	Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes)
Family	Cottidae (Sculpins)
Species	Abyssocottus elochini

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Elokhin sculpin?

A tiny deep-water sculpin endemic to Lake Baikal; not consumed. Lives at significant depths in the world's deepest lake; of scientific but no culinary interest.

How big does Elokhin sculpin get?

Elokhin sculpin can grow up to 7.699999809265137 cm long.

Where is Elokhin sculpin found?

Endemic to the deep sublittoral zone of Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia, the world's deepest freshwater lake. Inhabits the cold, highly oxygenated profundal zone at depths of 300–700 m on rocky and gravelly lake bottom sediments. Endemic to deep zones of Lake Baikal, Siberia (400-1600m). Cold (3-4°C), highly oxygenated, freshwater with silty sediment substrate. One of the world's largest freshwater lakes.

What family does Elokhin sculpin belong to?

Elokhin sculpin (Abyssocottus elochini) belongs to the family Cottidae (Sculpins) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).