| Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 55 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Unalaska Island and the Alaskan Peninsula to Diablo Cove (Ref. 2850) and San Luis Obispo Cove, southern California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14. Pelvic fins small. |
| Biology: |
Occurs from intertidal areas to 55 m depth (Ref. 2850). Feeds on shrimps and small fishes (Ref. 4925). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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