Sculpin - Wikipedia
Sculpin ... A sculpin is a type of fish that belongs to the superfamily Cottoidea in the order Perciformes. [2] As of 2025, this superfamily contains 5 families, 112 genera, and 405 species. [3][4] Sculpins …
Sculpin | Types, Habitat & Diet | Britannica
sculpin, any of the numerous, usually small fish of the family Cottidae (order Scorpaeniformes), found in both salt water and fresh water, principally in northern regions of the world. Sculpins are elongated, …
Sculpins - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 26, 2021 · Some sculpins, like the tidepool sculpin (Oligocottus maculosus), share an unusual ability with other fish around the world that regularly find themselves in low oxygen conditions.
Sculpin Fish Facts - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · Sculpin, commonly known as bullhead or sea scorpion, refers to a diverse group of fish belonging to the family Cottidae (order Scorpaeniformes). These fish can be found in both saltwater …
Fish Facts: Sculpins (genus Cottus) - Orvis News
Jan 10, 2022 · Even though most anglers have probably never even seen a live sculpin in the flesh, they could describe the fishes’ large head, wide fins, and sharply tapered body, based on the silhouettes …
Sculpin: Everything you need to know about Cottoidea
Mar 25, 2023 · Sculpin (Family: Cottidae) are a diverse group of benthic fish that inhabit marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments across the globe. With over 300 species documented, …
Sculpins - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Apr 29, 2025 · In Arkansas, there are three species of sculpins, including the mottled sculpin (Cottus bairdii), banded sculpin (C. carolinae), and the recently described knobfin sculpin (C. immaculatus).