Sculpin ID

[Scott G]

At the risk of asking another obvious ID...

what is this Sculpin?

also added photo of juv Buffalo sculpin, with a weird look on its face. I wouldn't trust this one.

Thanks,
Scott

[Dusty2]

I'm thinkin Buffalo on the first one also. Don't let the color throw you. They can change to fit there surroundings

[Scott G]

I thought buffalo at first, but his head looked a different shape than usual?... shaped a little more sleekly, opercul spine not really obvious, and more bulgy eyed or something?.. It could be that i'm seeing things.

[nwscubamom]

I'm thinking Buffalo too - the blunt head, and the large cheek spine are some things that stick out in this photo. But you're right - it doesn't look like the typical little Buffalo (like your second photo shows) where they have the sharp demarcations between white and black sections along their back. I think it's the camo job on that first photo that's throwing us off. Quite interesting!

- Janna

[Biodiversity_Guy]

Buffalo was my first reaction when seeing it.

Any more info about depth, estimated length, habitat, etc?

Sculpins, gotta love them, they keep us challenged! And humble.

[Sounder]

I'm making Janna proud by doing the "Buffalo Sculpin" dance while I agree with the others on the ID.

[nwscubamom]

I'm making Janna proud by doing the "Buffalo Sculpin" dance while I agree with the others on the ID.

I can hear you from here, Doug! More M&M's for YOUUUU!