| Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Max. size: |
10.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 310 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Bering Sea coast of Alaska to Puget Sound, Washington, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14. Caudal fin well rounded; pelvic fins small, frequently curved (Ref. 6885). Color dark olive gray or brown on dorsal surface, lighter below; dark saddles, usually four, across body; fine dark brown bars on head and all fins except anal; black spots on the fringe of the dorsal fin dark in males (Ref. 6885). |
| Biology: |
Found on soft or shell bottoms (Ref. 2850). Feeds on shrimps (Ref. 4925). Occurs at minimum depth of 9 m (Ref. 06885). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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