| Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 21 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Kodiak Island, Alaska to San Miguel Island, southern California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-14. Pelvic fins small. |
| Biology: |
Found in intertidal and subtidal rocky areas, around pilings (Ref. 2850). Males are territorial (Ref. 6885). Sexual dimorphism is remarkable (Ref. 74407). Males guard eggs (Ref. 74407). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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