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Sailfin Sculpin

Nautichthys oculofasciatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Agonidae ›Genus: Nautichthys

About

The sailfin sculpin (Nautichthys oculofasciatus, lit. "eye-banded sailor fish") is a species of scorpaeniform marine fish in the sea raven family Hemitripteridae, native to the eastern Pacific Ocean from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska to San Miguel Island off southern California. Named for its elongated, sail-like first dorsal fin, the sailfin sculpin is a popular subject of public aquaria; it is of no interest to commercial fishery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sailfin Sculpin?
The scientific name of Sailfin Sculpin is Nautichthys oculofasciatus.
What kingdom does Sailfin Sculpin belong to?
Sailfin Sculpin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Sailfin Sculpin belong to?
Sailfin Sculpin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Sailfin Sculpin belong to?
Sailfin Sculpin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Sailfin Sculpin belong to?
Sailfin Sculpin belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Sailfin Sculpin belong to?
Sailfin Sculpin belongs to the family Agonidae.
What genus does Sailfin Sculpin belong to?
Sailfin Sculpin belongs to the genus Nautichthys.