651 observationsLeast Concern
Padded Sculpin
Artedius fenestralis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Psychrolutidae ›Genus: Artedius
About
Artedius fenestralis or the padded sculpin is a species of sculpin in the family Cottidae. The species is native to the eastern Pacific, with a range extending from the Alaska Peninsula to Southern California. It grows to a maximum length of 14 centimeters and subsists on a diet of shrimp and small fishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Padded Sculpin is Artedius fenestralis.
- Padded Sculpin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Padded Sculpin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Padded Sculpin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Padded Sculpin belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Padded Sculpin belongs to the family Psychrolutidae.
- Padded Sculpin belongs to the genus Artedius.