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Artedius harringtoni (Starks, 1896) Scalyhead sculpin |
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photo by
Valkenier - Pope, C. |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 21 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Kodiak Island, Alaska to San Miguel Island, southern California, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-14. Pelvic fins small. | |||
| Biology: | Found in intertidal and subtidal rocky areas, around pilings (Ref. 2850). Males are territorial (Ref. 6885). Sexual dimorphism is remarkable (Ref. 74407). Males guard eggs (Ref. 74407). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||