Where Does Smooth Lumpsucker Live?

Smooth Lumpsucker lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Smooth Lumpsucker

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily demersal, found from shallow intertidal zones (juveniles) down to depths exceeding 1700 meters (adults). Most commonly observed in depths of 100-500 meters.

Environment

Cold, temperate to arctic marine waters. Inhabits rocky bottoms, kelp beds, and soft substrates. Juveniles are often pelagic or associated with floating debris and kelp, while adults are benthic.

Geographic range

North Pacific Ocean, including the Bering Sea, Sea of Okhotsk, Sea of Japan, and along the coasts of Alaska, Canada (British Columbia), and the western United States (south to Oregon). Also found off the coasts of Russia and Japan.

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