Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 0 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Brookings in southern Oregon, USA to central Baja California, Mexico. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Intertidal (Ref. 31184). Commonly in tide pools and shallow rocky areas. Can leave tide pools when aquatic conditions become inhospitable (Ref. 31184). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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