\Scul"pin\, n. [Written also skulpin.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) Any one of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of
    the genus {Cottus}, or {Acanthocottus}, having a large
    head armed with sharp spines, and a broad mouth. They are
    generally mottled with yellow, brown, and black. Several
    species are found on the Atlantic coasts of Europe and
    America.
(b) A large cottoid market fish of California
    ({Scorp[ae]nichthys marmoratus}); -- called also
    {bighead}, {cabezon}, {scorpion}, {salpa}.
(c) The dragonet, or yellow sculpin, of Europe ({Callionymus
    lura}).
Note: The name is also applied to other related California
      species.
{Deep-water sculpin}, the sea raven.