Live Sea Raven (Hemitripterus spp.) Please Note This Is A Live Science Specimen
The Sea Raven (Hemitripterus spp.) is a striking, bottom-dwelling fish found throughout inshore and offshore waters of the Gulf of Maine. Recognized for its broad, spiny head and warty, textured body, the Sea Raven displays an impressive range of colors — from red and purple to mottled browns and yellows — allowing it to blend seamlessly into rocky or muddy sea floors.
This hardy species is part of the sculpin family and is well-adapted to cold northern waters. Its ability to inflate its body when threatened and its unusual appearance make it a fascinating addition to educational aquaria and marine biology research collections.
Common name: Sea Raven Scientific name:Hemitripterus spp. Locations: Inshore and offshore Seasonality: Available all year Colors: Red, purple, brown, yellow-brown Size: Up to 20” Collected: By fishing line Quantity: Sold by the each
Uses: Ideal for marine fish anatomy study, aquarium display, or ichthyology education.
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
Live Sea Raven (Hemitripterus spp.) Please Note This Is A Live Science Specimen
The Sea Raven (Hemitripterus spp.) is a striking, bottom-dwelling fish found throughout inshore and offshore waters of the Gulf of Maine. Recognized for its broad, spiny head and warty, textured body, the Sea Raven displays an impressive range of colors — from red and purple to mottled browns and yellows — allowing it to blend seamlessly into rocky or muddy sea floors.
This hardy species is part of the sculpin family and is well-adapted to cold northern waters. Its ability to inflate its body when threatened and its unusual appearance make it a fascinating addition to educational aquaria and marine biology research collections.
Common name: Sea Raven Scientific name:Hemitripterus spp. Locations: Inshore and offshore Seasonality: Available all year Colors: Red, purple, brown, yellow-brown Size: Up to 20” Collected: By fishing line Quantity: Sold by the each
Uses: Ideal for marine fish anatomy study, aquarium display, or ichthyology education.
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
Tidepool Tim takes a quick look at a bottom dwelling fish called a Sea Raven! A local fisherman caught the fish in his lobster traps. The fish is destined to travel by overnight FedEx to an aquarium in the Midwest....Bon voyage!
Sea raven (Hemipterus spp.) eggs in a lobster trap.
Tidepool Tim says, "Sea ravens are impressive bottom dwelling deep water fish. We supply these fish to aquariums and home tanks, but their major market in commercial fishing is as lobster bait."
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