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Fourhorn Sculpin

Myoxocephalus quadricornis

Taxonomy

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

About

The fourhorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus quadricornis) is a species of fish in the Cottidae family. It is a demersal fish distributed mainly in brackish arctic coastal waters in Canada, Greenland, Russia, and Alaska, and also as a relict in the boreal Baltic Sea. There are also freshwater populations in the lakes of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Karelia (NW Russia) and in Arctic Canada (Nunavut and Northwest Territories).

Frequently Asked Questions

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