Thyriscus anoplus

(Thyriscus anoplus)

Description

Thyriscus anoplus is a species of sculpin native to the northern Pacific Ocean. It can be found at depths of from 100 to 800 metres (330 to 2,620 ft) though usually in the range of 300 to 400 metres (980 to 1,310 ft). This species grows to a length of 14.5 centimetres (5.7 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

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