Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
Max. size: |
42 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,200.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 140 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Hokkaido to the northern Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14 |
Biology: |
Inhabits seaweed beds, or waters shallower than 60 m (Ref. 41299). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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