PHYLUM: Chordata; CLASS: Osteichthyes; SUPERORDER: Teleostei
FAMILY: Cottidae
GENUS: Nautichthys; SPECIES: oculofasiatus; DESCRIBER: (Girard)

Position of Nautichthys oculofasiatus in worldwide arrangement of fish species.

What is a SAILFIN SCULPIN?
See: Fishbase

EARLY LIFE HISTORY of SAILFIN SCULPINS:
Spawning Season of Adult SAILFIN SCULPINS: Spawning is from November to April (fall to spring).
Where SAILFIN SCULPIN Eggs are Found: Eggs are found in the intertidal region.
Characteristics of Eggs: Eggs are demersal, adhesive with yellow yolk and 2-2.5 mm in diameter.
Size of Babies at Hatching: Babies hatch at 7 - 9 mm in length.
Early Movements of SAILFIN SCULPIN Babies: Apparently these babies hatch in shallow water (less than 30 m) and are carried out to deeper water with currents or they swim out. Baby SAILFIN SCULPINS were captured in small numbers (< 5 individuals per 10 min. tow) in Trevor Channel east of the Deer Island Group and next to Tzartus Island (Ref. 18).