Enophrys bison
(Buffalo Sculpin)
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2132)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Sage Beach, Sitka Sound
Photographer
Aaron Baldwin
Habitat
Low intertidal
Photo Date
Upload Date
October 21, 2007
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Photo ID #
2132
Comments
These medium sized sculpins are immediately recognizable by their proportionally large head. When threatened they will erect their sharp opercular spines which somewhat resemble the horns of bison. Photo taken with Pentax Optio W10 underwater camera submerged in shallow aquarium.