Plain Sculpin

Myoxocephalus jaok

Body color olive to greenish, ventrally white with white spots; large stellate shaped scales in single irregular line above lateral line starting mid first dorsal fin , small scattered scales below lateral line; 1st preopercular spine long, (about twice the length of the second preopercular spine); body shape slender; anal rays 12-16

Occurence: Bering Sea to Gulf of Alaska; Japan

Depth: 0-150 meters    Size: 60 cm

Species code: 21371

Back to Group

Corrections: If you see mistakes or want to suggest changes, please create an issue on the source repository or

reach out to Liz Dawson (Liz.Dawson AT noaa.gov).