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Psychrolutes paradoxus Günther, 1861 Tadpole sculpin |
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photo by
Nichols, J. |
| Family: | Psychrolutidae (Fatheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1100 m | |||
| Distribution: | North Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan (Ref. 559) to the Bering Sea and southern Puget Sound, Washington, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14. Caudal fin rounded. | |||
| Biology: | Found on soft bottoms and possibly rocky bottoms (Ref. 2850). Reported near shore (Ref. 2850). Prefers low temperatures (Ref. 6885). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||