Neocottus werestschagini (Taliev, 1935) |
photo by
Sideleva, V.G. |
Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
Max. size: | 9.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; freshwater; depth range 877 - 1400 m | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs over a silted sand bottom (Ref. 2058). Rare, deepwater species (Ref. 26334). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 26 June 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |