Cabezon
NameCabezon
Scientific NameScorpaenichthys marmoratus
Common NamesCabezon, Marbled Sculpin
FamilyCottidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, North America West Coast, Alaska, Baja California
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)39
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)45-60
pH Range7.8-8.4
Description
The Cabezon is a large, bottom-dwelling sculpin native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, characterized by its large head and mottled camouflage. It is a formidable ambush predator, feeding on crustaceans, mollusks, and smaller fish. This species is rarely kept in home aquariums due to its significant size and specific coldwater marine requirements, typically found only in large public aquariums.
