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Etymology: euryptera: Named for R.L. Bolin in recognition of his contribution to the understanding of cottid systematics. Gender: feminine. Euryptera is derived from the Greek eurys meaning "broad" and pteron meaning "wing," referring to the broad-based pectoral fins.
Eponymy: Dr Rolf Ling Bolin (1901–1973) was an American ichthyologist and marine biologist who was a specialist in lanternfish. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 201 - 410 m (Ref. 39612). Deep-water
North Pacific: Aleutian Islands, near Amukta Island, Carlisle Island, and Semisopochnoi Island.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 18.9 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 39612)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Yabe, M., 1991. Bolinia euryptera, a new genus and species of sculpin (Scorpaeniformes; Cottidae) from the Bering Sea. Copeia 1991(2):329-339. (Ref. 39612)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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