Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Bering Sea coast of Alaska to northern Baja California, Mexico. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-12. Caudal fin barely rounded. Pelvic fins small. |
Biology: |
Occurs in intertidal rocky areas, most often in middle intertidal zone (Ref. 2850). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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