Myoxocephalus was first proposed as a monospecific genus in 1811 by Tilesius when he described Myoxocephalus … See more

There are currently 14 recognized species in this genus:
• Myoxocephalus aenaeus (Mitchill, 1814) (Grubby)
• Myoxocephalus brandtii (Steindachner, 1867)… See more

Myoxocephalus sculpins have a no scales above the lateral line, which lacks bony plates, on the body, which may be naked or have bony plates, scutes or small, sharp spines. The head is large and deep and has a cover… See more

Myoxocephalus sculpins are found in the northern Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and the Arctic Ocean. There are cases where they have become landlocked in lakes. They are fishes of the coast and continental shelf and m… See more

Myoxocephalus Sculpins are predators on fishes and benthic invertebrates. They spawn in winter and spring, laying demersal eggs which the males guard. See more