Longhorn Sculpin ~ New Jersey Scuba Diving

Longhorn Sculpin

Myoxocephalus octodecimspinosus

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.

Fishes of the Gulf of Maine

River & Inlet

These fishes are most likely to be found on or near the bottom in the rivers and inlets, either resting or swimming around. In addition, many of the types more often found out at sea may be found in the rivers and inlets. In addition, many tropical fishes may be found here as well.

Many of the types presented here are representative of entire families of similar related species. While some are closely related, others are not. These particular species are the most common in our area.

Inshore Lizardfish
Northern Pipefish
Lined Seahorse
Sticklebacks

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Longhorn Sculpin

River & Inlet

Edmund Phinney