Dusky Sculpin

Caudal fin narrowly rounded; pelvic fins very small, extending one-fifth to one-sixth of distance to anal origin (Ref. 6885). Preserved specimens yellowish brown with small light spots and dark irregular blotches; dorsal, caudal, anal, and pectoral fins dark, blotched with white (Ref. 6885).

Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 12 - 14

Occurs offshore (Ref. 2850). Most common near drop-offs (Ref. 2850).