Enophrys bison

(Enophrys bison)

Description

The Buffalo sculpin, scientific name Enophrys bison, is a species of saltwater fish, a sculpin. They are typically found in rocky or sandy reef environments, where they can camouflage themselves in rocks and seaweed. These fish commonly inhabit a depths down to 65 feet, though the deepest recorded depth is at 743 feet. They can grow up to 14.5 inches long.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Scorpaeniformes
Family:Cottidae
Genus:Enophrys
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