Myoxocephalus
Myoxocephalus is a genus of marine ray-finned fishes in the family Cottidae, commonly known as sculpins. Species in this genus are native to cold temperate and Arctic waters of the North Pacific and North Atlantic, where they occupy coastal, benthic habitats from intertidal zones to deeper rocky or sandy substrates.
Members of Myoxocephalus have the typical sculpin body form—a broad, flattened head with a large mouth, a
Spawning typically occurs in spring or summer. Eggs are laid on substrates or within crevices, and in
The genus comprises several described species. Taxonomic classification has varied over time, and some authorities have
Sculpins, including Myoxocephalus species, play ecological roles as both predators of invertebrates and prey for larger