Jordania zonope

(Jordania zonope)

Description

Jordania zonope, the longfin sculpin, is a species of sculpin native to the northeastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Baranof Island (Alaska) to Point Lobos (California). It can be found at depths of 2 to 38 metres (6.6 to 124.7 ft). This species grows to a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. This species is sometimes displayed in public aquariums. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

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