| Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 61 - 570 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Behm Canal, southeastern Alaska (Ref. 2850) to San Nicholas Island and La Jolla, southern California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14. Caudal fin narrowly rounded; pelvic fins very small, extending one-fifth to one-sixth of distance to anal origin (Ref. 6885). Preserved specimens yellowish brown with small light spots and dark irregular blotches; dorsal, caudal, anal, and pectoral fins dark, blotched with white (Ref. 6885). |
| Biology: |
Occurs offshore (Ref. 2850). Most common near drop-offs (Ref. 2850). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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