| Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Sitka, Alaska to San Mateo, central California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-16. Caudal well rounded. |
| Biology: |
Intertidal (Ref. 31184) and inhabits tide pools and rocky inshore areas on exposed coasts (Ref. 2850). May remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds (Ref. 31184). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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