| Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed); 13.4 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; depth range - 1642 m, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Lake Baikal, Russia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31-34; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-36. No swim bladder (Ref. 128162), |
| Biology: |
Found beyond 1,000 m depth. Both males and females often occur on the surface. In January and February, this fish is often found at a depth range of 300-500 m, in March and April, it is found between 100-120 m. Reproduction takes place in February until March. There are indications that the females perish after spawning. The larvae stay dispersed between the surface and 500 m; they do not undergo daily migrations (Ref. 2058). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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