Longhorn Sculpin

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Myoxocephalus octodecimspinosus

Sculpin

Size: to 18"

Habitat: Generally inshore in harbors and inlets, in 30-40 foot depths, but moves out to deep waters in winter.

Notes:

Sculpins have sharp spines around the head area - best to leave them alone. Sculpins are capable of loud vocalizations. Grubby is similar but smaller with a more rounded tail.

Sculpin
Grubby
Herb Segars Photography


Barnegat Inlet
High tide. Notice how the water overtops the end of the north jetty at high tide, and encroaches behind the south jetty.
Type:
major ocean inlet with strong current, surf, and heavy boat traffic
Depth:
45 ft

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