The Shorthorn Sculpin is a bottom-dwelling fish with a flattened body and spiny protrusions on its head. It is known for its ability to blend into rocky substrates.
Habitat
Found in cold, rocky coastal waters.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on small fish and invertebrates.
How common
Common
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