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Steller's Sculpin

Myoxocephalus stelleri

Taxonomy

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

About

Steller's sculpin (Myoxocephalus stelleri), also known as frog sculpin, is a species of sculpin in the fish family Cottidae. The species is native to the northern Pacific, from the Aleutian Islands to the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan. Described by Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilesius von Tilenau in 1811, it is the type species of the genus Myoxocephalus.

Frequently Asked Questions

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