Where Does Grubby Sculpin Live?

Grubby Sculpin lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Grubby Sculpin

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from the intertidal zone down to about 180 meters (600 feet), most commonly in depths less than 50 meters.

Environment

Prefers rocky bottoms, gravel, shell hash, and areas with abundant algal growth. Often found in tide pools, kelp beds, and near jetties and pilings. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities and temperatures within its cold-water range.

Geographic range

Northwest Atlantic Ocean, from the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland south to New Jersey, occasionally extending to North Carolina. Most abundant in the Gulf of Maine.

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