Meet the grunt sculpin, the only species in the family Rhamphocottidae! These unique marine fish have a distinctive look, with a large head that's 60% of their body length, a long snout, and two bony ridges on top of their head. Generally found along rocky bottoms of intertidal zones in the Pacific, these unique fish feed primarily on crustaceans, zooplankton and fish larvae. They often times inhabit the empty shells of barnacles as a hiding place or nesting site to lay their eggs. Guests can vi

A longfin sculpin is a master of camouflage! This little fish, found in the rocky Pacific waters from Alaska to California, changes its color to blend with its surroundings. It even mimics the hues of sponges and algae, making it nearly invisible to predators. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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Meet the Blob Sculpin, our first featured creature in the Spooky Sea Creatures series this month! This mysterious fish lives deep in Canada’s cold, dark ocean floor. The Blob Sculpin is an odd-looking fish, and it has an appetite for tiny crabs, shellfish, and jelly-like creatures that live far below the surface. And here’s a fun fact: the Blob Sculpin is a distant cousin of the internet sensation, the blobfish! Both species thrive in the deep sea, but the Blob Sculpin stays out of the spotlight