A sculpin is a type of fish that belongs to the superfamily Cottoidea in the order Perciformes. [2] As of 2025, this superfamily contains 5 families, 112 genera, and 405 species. [3][4]

sculpin, any of the numerous, usually small fish of the family Cottidae (order Scorpaeniformes), found in both salt water and fresh water, principally in northern regions of the world. Sculpins …

Feb 26, 2021 · Darting low through tide pools or lurking in stream bottoms, members of the large fish family, Cottidae, are commonly called sculpins. They also go by “bullhead” or “sea …

May 27, 2024 · Sculpin, commonly known as bullhead or sea scorpion, refers to a diverse group of fish belonging to the family Cottidae (order Scorpaeniformes). These fish can be found in …

Aug 22, 2025 · Part of the scientific allure of sculpin is that they’re ubiquitous and mysterious at the same time. They are among the most common freshwater fish in Alaska, yet “most people …

In the fascinating underwater world, few fish are as enigmatic and diverse as the Sculpin. Known for their distinctive appearance and remarkable adaptability, these small benthic fish captivate …

Jan 10, 2022 · Flies with heavy cones or dumbbell eyes, such as the Sculpzilla and Whitlock’s Near-Nuff Sculpin, are designed to get to the bottom quickly, where the real sculpins life.

Apr 29, 2025 · In Arkansas, there are three species of sculpins, including the mottled sculpin (Cottus bairdii), banded sculpin (C. carolinae), and the recently described knobfin sculpin (C. …

Mar 25, 2023 · Sculpin (Family: Cottidae) are a diverse group of benthic fish that inhabit marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments across the globe. With over 300 species documented, …

Jun 12, 2025 · There are over 750 species of sculpin and around 300 species in the family Cottidae alone, which is the group of sculpins that Anne Beaudreau knows best. In Alaska, …