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Red Irish lord

Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus

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These spiny fish belong to a group called sculpins. Some people dislike catching sculpins and even call them nicknames like "double uglies" or "bullheads." But we think they are beautiful and fascinating!

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Red Irish lord

Size:

The red Irish lord can grow 20 inches (51 cm) max length, and 2.45 pounds (1.11 kliogram) max weight.

Diet:

They sit and wait for prey including crabs, other invertebrates, and small fishes.

Range & Habitat:

These Pacific fish have been found off Canada, the northwestern United States and Russia.

Details:

With its mottled pattern of red, brown, tan and white, the red Irish lord can easily blend into its rock and gravel habitat.