Scul"pin (?), n. [Written also
skulpin.] (Zoöl.) (a) Any one
of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of the genus
Cottus, or Acanthocottus, having a large head armed with
several sharp spines, and a broad mouth. They are generally mottled
with yellow, brown, and black. Several species are found on the
Atlantic coasts of Europe and America. (b)
A large cottoid market fish of California
(Scorpænichthys marmoratus); -- called also
bighead, cabezon, scorpion, salpa.
(c) The dragonet, or yellow sculpin, of Europe
(Callionymus lyra).
&fist; The name is also applied to other related California
species.
Deep-water sculpin, the sea raven.
Scul"pin (?), n. [Written also
skulpin.] (Zoöl.) (a) Any one
of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of the genus
Cottus, or Acanthocottus, having a large head armed with
several sharp spines, and a broad mouth. They are generally mottled
with yellow, brown, and black. Several species are found on the
Atlantic coasts of Europe and America. (b)
A large cottoid market fish of California
(Scorpænichthys marmoratus); -- called also
bighead, cabezon, scorpion, salpa.
(c) The dragonet, or yellow sculpin, of Europe
(Callionymus lyra).
&fist; The name is also applied to other related California
species.
Deep-water sculpin, the sea raven.