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Cottus asperrimus Rutter, 1908 Rough sculpin |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 5 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: occurs only in Pit River system in Shasta and Lassen counties in California, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in vegetated runs and riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers, usually over mud in clear, fairly deep water (1-2 m). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 November 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||