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Spinynose Sculpin

Asemichthys taylori

Taxonomy

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

About

The spinynose sculpin (Asemichthys taylori) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. It is found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean from Alaska south to Washington and the San Juan Islands. The spinynose sculpin is the only species in the monospecific genus Asemichthys. This sculpin lays its eggs on the egg masses of the buffalo sculpin (Enophrys bison), thought to be a strategy to take advantage of the larger...

Frequently Asked Questions

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