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Arctic Sculpin

Myoxocephalus scorpioides

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Psychrolutidae ›Genus: Myoxocephalus

About

The Arctic sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpioides) or the northern sculpin, is a predatory species of sculpin in the fish family Cottidae. The species is native to the Arctic Ocean around Canada and Greenland, specifically in James Bay and the Strait of Belle Isle, and towards the Bering Sea. It has the ability to synthesize antifreeze proteins, allowing it to withstand temperatures as low as -2 °C. It serves as the host for Haemobaphes cyclopterina, a parasitic species of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arctic Sculpin?
The scientific name of Arctic Sculpin is Myoxocephalus scorpioides.
What kingdom does Arctic Sculpin belong to?
Arctic Sculpin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Arctic Sculpin belong to?
Arctic Sculpin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Arctic Sculpin belong to?
Arctic Sculpin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Arctic Sculpin belong to?
Arctic Sculpin belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Arctic Sculpin belong to?
Arctic Sculpin belongs to the family Psychrolutidae.
What genus does Arctic Sculpin belong to?
Arctic Sculpin belongs to the genus Myoxocephalus.