Cottus altaicus Kaschenko, 1899

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  8.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Irtysh basins in Altai, Western Siberia, Russia.
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 13-15
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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