Artedius harringtoni (Starks, 1896)
Scalyhead sculpin
Artedius harringtoni
photo by Valkenier - Pope, C.

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 21 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Kodiak Island, Alaska to San Miguel Island, southern California, USA.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-14. Pelvic fins small.
Biology:  Found in intertidal and subtidal rocky areas, around pilings (Ref. 2850). Males are territorial (Ref. 6885). Sexual dimorphism is remarkable (Ref. 74407). Males guard eggs (Ref. 74407).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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