Brownish sculpin

Abyssocottus fuscus

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Panjang Maks.

13,5 cm

Berat Maks.

0,03 kg

Warna

Medium brown to fuscous (dark …

Kedalaman

500-950m

Famili

Cottidae

Tentang

A dark brownish deep-water sculpin endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia. Inhabits the abyssal zone of the lake at 400-1600m depth. Cold-adapted, with slow metabolism and reliance on deepwater invertebrate prey.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	13,5 cm
Maximum Weight	0,03 kg
Kedalaman	500-950m

Coloration

Medium brown to fuscous (dark brownish) overall coloration with faint darker mottling on the dorsal surface; a deep-water Lake Baikal endemic; pale on the ventral surface; pectoral fins broadly fanned.

Habitat & Distribution

Deep waters of Lake Baikal (400-1600m depth). Cold, freshwater conditions unique to this ancient lake. Endemic species; feeds on deep-water invertebrates.

Jenis Air

Freshwater

Kedalaman

500-950m

Sebaran Geografis

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Kelayakan Makan & Kuliner

Rasa

A deep-water sculpin endemic to Lake Baikal; not consumed commercially. A member of the unique Baikal deepwater sculpin family; of scientific interest for its extreme-depth adaptations.

Taxonomy

Ordo	Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes)
Famili	Cottidae (Sculpins)
Spesies	Abyssocottus fuscus

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Can you eat Brownish sculpin?

A deep-water sculpin endemic to Lake Baikal; not consumed commercially. A member of the unique Baikal deepwater sculpin family; of scientific interest for its extreme-depth adaptations.

How big does Brownish sculpin get?

Brownish sculpin can grow up to 13.5 cm long and weigh 0.03 kg.

Where is Brownish sculpin found?

Endemic to Lake Baikal in Russia, confined to deep bathyal zones at 200–1,000 m depth. One of numerous unique deepwater sculpins evolved in isolation in this ancient Siberian rift lake over millions of years. Deep waters of Lake Baikal (400-1600m depth). Cold, freshwater conditions unique to this ancient lake. Endemic species; feeds on deep-water invertebrates.

What family does Brownish sculpin belong to?

Brownish sculpin (Abyssocottus fuscus) belongs to the family Cottidae (Sculpins) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).