Photo 31501922, (c) Bob Semple, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Bob Semple

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What

Sea Raven (Hemitripterus americanus)

Observer

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Date

November 8, 2011 10:39 AM AST

Description

Sea Raven (Hemitripterus americanus) is a unique sculpin which has fleshy tabs on its chin that looks like seaweed. It can come in a variety of colours but mostly brown. It is one of our North Atlantic's colourful fish, especially when one sees a red or yellow one! They can grow up to 25 inches and 7 pounds. They eat invertebrates, crustaceans, sea urchins, worms & even fish. Sea Raven photographed in 16 foot depth at Paddy's Head, NS.

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