Abyssocottus pumilus Bogdanov, 2014
Dwarf deep-water sculpin

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2.0 g
Environment:  bathydemersal; freshwater; depth range 400 - 1050 m
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to Lake Baikal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  inhabits muddy bottom (Ref. 130169).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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