Cabezon and Similar Species
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
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Sculpins (general)
Family Cottidae
Key differences: While Cabezon is a type of sculpin, its large size, prominent head cirri, and scaleless body distinguish it from most other smaller sculpin species. Many other sculpins have scales or different arrangements of head cirri.
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Key differences: Lingcod are also large, predatory bottom fish with large mouths, but they have scales, a more elongated body, and lack the prominent head cirri of the Cabezon. Their dorsal fin is also more distinctly separated into two parts.
Kelp Greenling
Hexagrammos decagrammus
Key differences: Kelp Greenlings have multiple lateral lines (Cabezon has one), smaller heads relative to their body, and different fin structures. They also have scales.
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