Jordania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jordania |
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Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
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Cottidae
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Jordania
Starks, 1895
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J. zonope
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| Jordania zonope Starks, 1895
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Jordania zonope, the longfin sculpin, is a species of sculpin native to the northeastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Baranof Island (Alaska) to Point Lobos (California). It can be found at depths of 2 to 38 metres (6.6 to 124.7 ft). This species grows to a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. This species is sometimes displayed in public aquariums. This species is the only known member of its genus. Jordania Zonope is a demersal fish that is adapted morphologically and behaviorally to frequent a variety of rock surfaces and to feed on an array of prey types. The J.zonope are generally olive green, marked by a red-banded color pattern which blends well with their habitats. They are mostly found on rock faces, and there its coloration helps to camouflage it from predators.
