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The sailfin sculpin is known for its striking appearance. It has an elongated body with large pectoral fins, and the most distinctive feature is its tall dorsal fin that resembles a sail, hence the name. What makes the sailfin sculpin particularly interesting is its ability to change color and pattern to match its surroundings. This incredible camouflage helps them avoid predators and ambush their prey more effectively. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Meet the grunt sculpin, the only species in the family Rhamphocottidae! These unique marine fish have a distinctive look, with a large head that's 60% of their body length, a long snout, and two bony ridges on top of their head. Generally found along rocky bottoms of intertidal zones in the Pacific, these unique fish feed primarily on crustaceans, zooplankton and fish larvae. They often times inhabit the empty shells of barnacles as a hiding place or nesting site to lay their eggs. Guests can vi

Check out this sculpin we came across inside a Tennessee cave! Two species of sculpin live in caves around here, the Mottled Sculpin and the Banded Sculpin. They can be tricky to tell apart, since the differences between them are subtle. | TAG Caver