Smoothhead sculpin [Cilunculus smoothheadi]
Description
The Smoothhead sculpin, scientifically known as Cilunculus smoothheadi, is a marine species known for its small size and distinctive head shape. They are typically found at depths of 300 to 500 meters in colder waters. These fish exhibit a benthic lifestyle, meaning they spend most of their lives on or near the sea floor. They have a smooth head, which lacks the typical spines found in other sculpins. Their color tends to be a dark brown or black.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
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| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
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| Family |
Sea Spiders
Ammotheidae
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| Genus |
Cilunculus
Cilunculus
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