Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: in upper Potomac River drainage in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia in the USA; and in Cowpasture River (in James River drainage) in Virginia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky runs and pools of creeks and small to medium rivers, often near vegetation. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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