Cottus klamathensis Gilbert, 1898
Marbled sculpin

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 5 years
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Klamath River drainage in Oregon and California, USA; Pit River system from Fall River to Hat Creek in California.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits soft-bottomed runs of clear, cold creeks and small to medium rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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