Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
type: TaxonName
type: Label
aphia ID: 127203
scientific name ID: 127203
scientific name ID: urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:127203
scientific name: Myoxocephalus scorpius
authorship: (Linnaeus, 1758)
scientific name authorship: (Linnaeus, 1758)
full scientific name: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
scientific name: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
bibliographic citation: Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. (2026). FishBase. Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=127203 on 2026-05-02
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/632
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3160
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/1667
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/2565
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3122
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3123
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/536
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3174
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/8131
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/9018
has status: accepted
is of rank: Species
taxon rank: Species
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/8
source: Histoire naturelle des poissons. Tome quatrième. Livre quatrième
source: Descriptions of new fishes from Alaska and Siberia.
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/152430
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/285314
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/341017
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1411
source: Atlantic fishes of Canada
source: Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]
source: ECoF. Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes: Genera, Species, References
source: FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication
source: Global inventory of species categorized by known underwater sonifery
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/315986
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/306148
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/154486
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/306186
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/322906
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/322907
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/274395
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/713258
denotes: Taxon
  type: Concept
  has accepted name: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
  has habitat: marine
  has habitat: brackish
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/315986
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/306148
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/154486
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/306186
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/322906
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/322907
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/274395
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/713258
  is subject of: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
  is subject of: eggs of Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
  is subject of: zeedonderpad
  is subject of: Gilson (1921, fig. 38)
  is subject of: Acanthocottus scorpius
  is subject of: Poll (1947, fig. 222)
  is subject of: Zeedonderpad
  is subject of: Myoxocephalus scorpius - shorthorn sculpin (large)
  is subject of: Myoxocephalus scorpius - shorthorn sculpin (small)
  is subject of: Myoxocephalus scorpius - collection
  is subject of: Myoxocephalus scorpius
  is subject of: Zeedonderpad (Myoxocephalus scorpius)
  is subject of: https://aphia.org/id/image/72841
  is subject of: https://aphia.org/id/image/72842
  is subject of: Sculpin - Myoxocephalus scorpius
  is subject of: Gewone zeedonderpad - Myoxocephalus scorpius
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - European waters (ERMS scope)
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - North West Atlantic
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Belgian Exclusive Economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Blankenberge
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Westerschelde
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - British Isles
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Grevelingen
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Oosterschelde
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Voordelta
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Zeeland
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Wimereux
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Gulf of Maine
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Zeeschelde
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - De Panne
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Gulf of St. Lawrence
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Irish Exclusive economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Polish Exclusive Economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Canadian Exclusive Economic Zone [Arctic part]
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Ungava Bay
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Hudson Strait
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - FAO fishing area 18
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Hudson Bay
  has distribution: Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Danish Exclusive Economic Zone (Greenland)
  has distribution: Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Baltic sea
  has distribution: Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Westerschelde
  has distribution: Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Scheldt estuary
  has distribution: Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - IJsselmeer
  has distribution: Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Oostende
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/30373
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/89325

accepted
type: Concept
type: Status
definition: Valid name (ICZN) or name considered to be taxonomically correct (ICBN)
taxonomic status: accepted
nomenclatural status: valid

Species
type: Concept
type: Rank

https://aphia.org/id/source/8
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
title: Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. [The system of nature through the three kingdoms of nature, according to classes, orders, genera, species, with characters, differences, synonyms, places.]
bibliographic citation: Linnaeus, C. (1758). Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. [The system of nature through the three kingdoms of nature, according to classes, orders, genera, species, with characters, differences, synonyms, places.]. Impensis Direct. Laurentii Salvii. Holmiae [Stockholm]. 1(10) [iii], 824 p.
source: bhl.title.542
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/33653
date published: 1758

Histoire naturelle des poissons. Tome quatrième. Livre quatrième
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Cuvier, G.; Valenciennes, A. (1829). Histoire naturelle des poissons. Tome quatrième. Livre quatrième. Des acanthoptérygiens à joue cuirassée. 4: i-xxvi + 2 pp. + 1-518, Pls. 72-99, 97 bis.
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1829

Descriptions of new fishes from Alaska and Siberia.
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Bean, T. H. (1881). Descriptions of new fishes from Alaska and Siberia. Proceedings of the United States National Museum. v. 4 (no. 210): 144-159.
source: si.00963801.4-210.144
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1881

https://aphia.org/id/source/152430
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. The Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS)

https://aphia.org/id/source/285314
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
title: Referentiematrices en Ecotoopoppervlaktes Annex bij de Evaluatiemethodiek Schelde-estuarium Studie naar “Ecotoopoppervlaktes en intactness index”. [Reference matrices and Ecotope areas Annex to the Evaluation methodology Scheldt estuary Study on “Ecotope areas and intactness index”.
bibliographic citation: Maris, T., O. Beauchard, S. Van Damme, E. Van den Bergh, S. Wijnhoven & P. Meire. (2013). Referentiematrices en Ecotoopoppervlaktes Annex bij de Evaluatiemethodiek Schelde-estuarium Studie naar “Ecotoopoppervlaktes en intactness index”. [Reference matrices and Ecotope areas Annex to the Evaluation methodology Scheldt estuary Study on “Ecotope areas and intactness index”. Monitor Taskforce Publication Series, 2013-01. NIOZ: Yerseke. 35 pp.
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/242765
date published: 2013

https://aphia.org/id/source/341017
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Fish trawl survey: ICES North Sea International Bottom Trawl Survey for commercial fish species. ICES Database of trawl surveys (DATRAS). The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, Copenhagen. 2010.
date published: 2010

https://aphia.org/id/source/1411
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: van der Land, J.; Costello, M.J.; Zavodnik, D.; Santos, R.S.; Porteiro, F.M.; Bailly, N.; Eschmeyer, W.N.; Froese, R. (2001). Pisces, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 357-374
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/61331
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 2001

Atlantic fishes of Canada
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Scott, W.B.; Scott, M.G. (1988). Atlantic fishes of Canada. Canadian Bulletin of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. No. 219. 731 pp.
date published: 1988

Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Muller, Y. (2004). Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]. Commission Régionale de Biologie Région Nord Pas-de-Calais: France. 307 pp.
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/70441
date published: 2004

ECoF. Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes: Genera, Species, References
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Fricke, R., Eschmeyer, W. N. & Van der Laan, R. (eds). (2026). ECoF. Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes: Genera, Species, References. California Academy of Sciences. San Francisco. Electronic version accessed dd mmm 2026.
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/17
date published: 2026

FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2026). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (04/2025).
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/42
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 2026

Global inventory of species categorized by known underwater sonifery
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Looby, A.; Erbe, C.; Bravo, S.; Cox, K.; Davies, H. L.; Di Iorio, L.; Jézéquel, Y.; Juanes, F.; Martin, C. W.; Mooney, T. A.; Radford, C.; Reynolds, L. K.; Rice, A. N.; Riera, A.; Rountree, R.; Spriel, B.; Stanley, J.; Vela, S.; Parsons, M. J. G. (2023). Global inventory of species categorized by known underwater sonifery. Scientific Data. 10(1).
source: s41597-023-02745-4
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/380391
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 2023

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/30373
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: almindelig ulk
language: dan
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/147411

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/89325
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: gewone zeedonderpad
language: nld

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/5094
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: zeedonderpad
language: nld
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/73
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/685
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/258892

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/5208
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: bull rout
language: eng
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/73

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/5726
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: father lasher
language: eng
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/16983
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: sculpin
language: eng
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/124438

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/16984
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: sea scorpion
language: eng
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/124438

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/112165
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: Short spined sea scorpion
language: eng
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/390941

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/4104
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: shorthorn sculpin
language: eng
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/2901
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/258892

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/5514
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: short-spined sea scorpion
language: eng
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/328

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/54574
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: warty sculpin
language: eng
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/168273

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/11272
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: chaboisseau
language: fra
source: Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/21661
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: chaboisseau à épines courtes
language: fra
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/145051
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/258892

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/5095
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: chabot commun
language: fra
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/73

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/11274
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: diable de mer
language: fra
source: Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/11273
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: scorpion de mer
language: fra
source: Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/60247
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: gemeiner Seeskorpion
language: deu
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/258892

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/5209
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: Seeskorpion
language: deu
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/73

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/30377
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: vanlig ulke
language: nob
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/147411

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/30376
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: vanleg ulke
language: nno
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/147411

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/30374
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: kur diabeł
language: pol
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/147411

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/111218
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: Бородавчатый керчак
language: rus
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/390941

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/110571
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: Европейский керчак
language: rus
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/390941

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/110572
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: подкаменщик морской
language: rus
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/390941

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/110573
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: рогатка северная
language: rus
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/390941

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/30375
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: rötsimpa
language: swe
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/147411

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/42278
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: llyffant môr
language: cym
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/147411

Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
type: ImageObject
subject: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
format: JPEG
description: Distinguishing features: gill covers continuous, no flap in corner of mouth, smooth lateral line, up to 30 cm
created: 2006-08-21 14:22:22.070

Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
type: ImageObject
subject: Taxon
  type: Concept
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format: JPEG
created: 2006-08-21 14:22:28.740

Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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subject: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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subject: Taxon
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created: 2006-08-21 14:22:39.130

eggs of Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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subject: Taxon
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format: JPEG
created: 2006-09-08 10:27:49.850

zeedonderpad
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subject: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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format: JPEG
created: 2006-09-13 14:52:56.793

zeedonderpad
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  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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format: JPEG
created: 2006-09-13 14:59:31.200

Gilson (1921, fig. 38)
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format: JPEG
created: 2008-06-11 12:08:41.937

Acanthocottus scorpius
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format: GIF
created: 2008-08-12 08:58:04.677

Poll (1947, fig. 222)
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created: 2008-08-13 14:43:29.230

Zeedonderpad
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subject: Taxon
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format: JPEG
description: Foto taken during "Expedition Zeeleeuw" 16-20 April 2007. Locality: Belgian part of the North Sea.
created: 2009-05-05 18:02:06.507

zeedonderpad
type: ImageObject
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created: 2010-10-21 12:18:43.630

Myoxocephalus scorpius - shorthorn sculpin (large)
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created: 2011-02-18 22:06:06.537

Myoxocephalus scorpius - shorthorn sculpin (small)
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subject: Taxon
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format: JPEG
created: 2011-02-18 22:06:31.573

Myoxocephalus scorpius - collection
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subject: Taxon
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format: JPEG
description: Small, preserved specimen of shorthorn sculpin. Capture: Rivière St-Jean, Quebec, 1948. Source: MLI collection, DFO-R. Miller.
created: 2011-06-03 14:43:08.180

Myoxocephalus scorpius
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created: 2012-01-23 17:07:46.920

Zeedonderpad (Myoxocephalus scorpius)
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format: JPEG
created: 2012-11-30 09:12:10.580

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  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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format: JPEG
created: 2013-05-07 12:40:27.870

https://aphia.org/id/image/72842
type: ImageObject
subject: Taxon
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  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Sculpin - Myoxocephalus scorpius
type: ImageObject
subject: Taxon
  type: Concept
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format: JPEG
created: 2014-07-10 16:05:53.903

Sculpin - Myoxocephalus scorpius
type: ImageObject
subject: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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format: JPEG
created: 2014-07-10 16:05:54.587

Gewone zeedonderpad - Myoxocephalus scorpius
type: ImageObject
subject: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
format: JPEG
created: 2014-08-19 10:04:22.377

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - European waters (ERMS scope)
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/7130
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/7130
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1411

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - North West Atlantic
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/7135
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/7135
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/2901

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Belgian Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3293
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3293
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/61

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Blankenberge
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/31
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/31
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/811

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Westerschelde
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4752
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4752
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1139

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Westerschelde
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4752
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4752
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1140

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Westerschelde
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4752
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4752
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1142

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - British Isles
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3140
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3140
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Grevelingen
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/17605
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/17605
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1140

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5668
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5668
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1116

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Oosterschelde
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5332
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5332
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1140

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Oosterschelde
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5332
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5332
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1142

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Voordelta
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14324
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14324
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/21370

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Voordelta
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14324
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14324
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1140

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Voordelta
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14324
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14324
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1142

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Zeeland
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/19
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/19
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1116

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Wimereux
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/979
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/979
source: Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Gulf of Maine
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8940
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8940
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/2901

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Belgian Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3293
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3293
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/132964

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Zeeschelde
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2546
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2546
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/132986

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Zeeschelde
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2546
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2546
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/132986

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Zeeschelde
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2546
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2546
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/133007

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - De Panne
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/92
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/92
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/140198

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Gulf of St. Lawrence
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4290
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4290
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/145051

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Gulf of Maine
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8940
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8940
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/148111

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Irish Exclusive economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5681
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5681
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/149068

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Polish Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5687
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5687
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/149084

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Canadian Exclusive Economic Zone [Arctic part]
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8776
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8776
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/150285

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Ungava Bay
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/23497
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/23497
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/74556

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Hudson Strait
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4251
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4251
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/155140

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - FAO fishing area 18
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8747
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8747
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/155140

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Hudson Strait
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4251
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4251
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/155160

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Hudson Bay
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4252
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4252
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/155160

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Zeeschelde
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2546
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2546
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/156540

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Gulf of St. Lawrence
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4290
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4290
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/163928

Distribution for Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5694
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5694
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/165516

Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Danish Exclusive Economic Zone (Greenland)
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/154486
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8438
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8438
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1228

Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Danish Exclusive Economic Zone (Greenland)
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/154486
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8438
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8438
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1228

Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Baltic sea
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/154486
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2401
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2401
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1641

Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Westerschelde
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/154486
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4752
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4752
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1641

Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Scheldt estuary
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/154486
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4812
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4812
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1641

Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - IJsselmeer
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/154486
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/17633
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/17633
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1641

Distribution for Cottus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758 - Oostende
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/154486
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1661

Taxon Description Body size for Taxon denoted by name 127203
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Unit cm
has extra specification: Specification Context: Type maximum
has extra specification: Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 1920
has taxon characteristic: body-size
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has value: 30

Taxon Description Body size for Taxon denoted by name 127203
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Unit cm
has extra specification: Specification Context: Type maximum
has extra specification: Specification Context: Dimension length
has extra specification: Specification Context: Sex male/unsexed
has taxon characteristic: body-size
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has value: 60

Taxon Description Body size for Taxon denoted by name 127203
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Unit cm
has extra specification: Specification Context: Type common
has extra specification: Specification Context: Dimension length
has extra specification: Specification Context: Sex male/unsexed
has taxon characteristic: body-size
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has value: 24

Taxon Description Paraphyletic group for Taxon denoted by name 843664
type: TaxonDescription
has taxon characteristic: paraphyletic-group
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/843664
has value: pisces

Taxon Description Species exhibits underwater soniferous behaviour for Taxon denoted by name 127203
type: TaxonDescription
has taxon characteristic: species-exhibits-underwater-soniferous-behaviour
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
has value: likely-though-unconfirmed-under-natural-conditions

Taxon Description Nomenclature code for Taxon denoted by name 2
type: TaxonDescription
has taxon characteristic: nomenclature-code
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/2
has value: iczn

Specification Context: Unit cm
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-unit
has value: centimeter

Specification Context: Type maximum
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-type
has value: maximum

Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 1920
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: locality-mrgid
has value: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/1920

Specification Context: Unit cm
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-unit
has value: centimeter

Specification Context: Type maximum
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-type
has value: maximum

Specification Context: Dimension length
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-dimension
has value: length

Specification Context: Sex male/unsexed
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: sex
has value: male-unsexed

Specification Context: Unit cm
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-unit
has value: centimeter

Specification Context: Type common
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-type
has value: common

Specification Context: Dimension length
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-dimension
has value: length

Specification Context: Sex male/unsexed
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: sex
has value: male-unsexed