1,391 observationsLeast Concern
Smoothhead Sculpin
Artedius lateralis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Psychrolutidae ›Genus: Artedius
About
Artedius lateralis, also known as the smoothhead sculpin or round-nosed sculpin, is a species of sculpin in the family Cottidae. The species, commonly found in the intertidal zone and to depths of 43 feet, is native to the northern Pacific, from Russia and the Bering Sea to Baja California. Growing to a length of 14 centimeters, it takes its name from the lack of scales on its head.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Smoothhead Sculpin is Artedius lateralis.
- Smoothhead Sculpin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Smoothhead Sculpin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Smoothhead Sculpin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Smoothhead Sculpin belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Smoothhead Sculpin belongs to the family Psychrolutidae.
- Smoothhead Sculpin belongs to the genus Artedius.