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Summer spawning in the fourhorn sculpin, Myoxocephalus quadricornis, from Alaska

January 1, 1987

Histological ovarian analysis indicates summer spawning occurs in Myoxocephalus quadricornis (Fourhorn Sculpin) from Alaska. Previous studies have shown this species spawns during winter in the Baltic Sea; the data presented herein suggests that geographical variation may occur in the timing of spawning of this species.

Publication Year 1987
Title Summer spawning in the fourhorn sculpin, Myoxocephalus quadricornis, from Alaska
Authors S.R. Goldberg, W. T. Yasutake, R.L. West
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Canadian Field-Naturalist
Index ID 70162110
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Fisheries Research Center