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  1. Sculpin - Wikipedia

    Sculpin ... A sculpin is a type of fish that belongs to the superfamily Cottoidea in the order Perciformes. [2] As of 2025, this superfamily contains 5 families, 112 genera, and 405 species. …

  2. Sculpins - U.S. National Park Service

    Feb 26, 2021 · Darting low through tide pools or lurking in stream bottoms, members of the large fish family, Cottidae, are commonly called sculpins. They also go by “bullhead” or “sea …

  3. Sculpin | Types, Habitat & Diet | Britannica

    sculpin, any of the numerous, usually small fish of the family Cottidae (order Scorpaeniformes), found in both salt water and fresh water, principally in northern regions of the world. Sculpins …

  4. Fish Facts: Sculpins (genus Cottus) - Orvis News

    Jan 10, 2022 · Articulated patterns with large heads that push a lot of water, such as Galloup’s Woolly Sculpin or the Grumpy Muppet, are meant to attract the largest meat-eating trout in the …

  5. Sculpin Fish Facts - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Sculpin, commonly known as bullhead or sea scorpion, refers to a diverse group of fish belonging to the family Cottidae (order Scorpaeniformes). These fish can be found in …

  6. Sculpin: Everything you need to know about Cottoidea

    Mar 25, 2023 · Sculpin (Family: Cottidae) are a diverse group of benthic fish that inhabit marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments across the globe. With over 300 species documented, …

  7. Sculpins - Encyclopedia of Arkansas

    Apr 29, 2025 · In Arkansas, there are three species of sculpins, including the mottled sculpin (Cottus bairdii), banded sculpin (C. carolinae), and the recently described knobfin sculpin (C. …

  8. Sculpin Facts and Species Information with Pictures

    Sculpins belong to the suborder Cottoidei. They are a diverse group of mostly bottom-oriented fish renowned for a big head, a tapered body, and an ability to tolerate cold and complex …

  9. Sculpin: Unveiling Underwater Marvels & Ecological Roles

    In the fascinating underwater world, few fish are as enigmatic and diverse as the Sculpin. Known for their distinctive appearance and remarkable adaptability, these small benthic fish captivate …

  10. Typical Sculpins (Cottidae) - Marine Life Identification

    Typical Sculpins (Cottidae) are a fascinating group of fish that showcase the wonders of marine life. They belong to a family of fish notorious for their unique shapes, behaviors, and ecological …