sea raven

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Also known as: Hemitripterus americanus

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The sea raven is a type of sculpin, specifically Hemitripterus americanus, found along the northern Atlantic coast of America. It is a fish, not a bird. The term "sea devil" is used for certain large rays, also known as manta rays or devilfish.123

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Some, such as the sea raven (Hemitripterus americanus), are of use as bait for lobster pots, and some are of negative importance as consumers of valuable shrimp and young salmon and trout.
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Some, such as the sea raven (Hemitripterus americanus), are of use as bait for lobster pots, and some are of negative importance as consumers of valuable shrimp and young salmon and trout.
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