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Blob Sculpin

Psychrolutes phrictus

Deep sea Blob Sculpin specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

800–2,800 m (2,600–9,200 ft)

Size

Up to 70 cm (28 in)

Habitat

Seafloor

Diet

Crustaceans and mollusks

What they'd be sayin'

"I am a relative of the famous blobfish but live even deeper in the ocean."

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Deep Sea Profile

Large, flabby deep-sea fish that guard nests on the seafloor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do they guard their eggs?

Yes, they are one of the few deep-sea fish known to sit on their eggs to protect them from predators.

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