Fourhorn Sculpin

Myoxocephalus quadricornis

COLLECT VOUCHER: EBS SHELF

Body color brownish, light ventrally, pelvic and anal rays orange; occipital crests with fine spiny tops to completely smooth; 2nd dorsal fin with free ray tips in males , stellate scales above lateral line in 2-3 irregularly scattered lines , scattered scales below lateral line; upper and 2nd preopercular spine nearly the same length; body slender with somewhat flattened head; anal fin rays 13-17

Occurence: N Bering Sea to Gulf of Alaska; Atlantic

Depth: 0-22 meters    Size: 25 cm

Species code: 21377

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