Phasmatocottus ctenopterygius

(Phasmatocottus ctenopterygius)

Description

Phasmatocottus ctenopterygius is a species of sculpin endemic to Japan where it is only known from Sendai Bay. It has been found at depths down to 480 metres (1,570 ft). This species grows to a length of 3.8 centimetres (1.5 in) SL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

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