Abyssocottus gibbosus Berg, 1906
Hump-back [White] sculpin
photo by Sideleva, V.G.

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; freshwater; depth range 400 - 1600 m
Distribution:  Asia: Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits muddy bottom (Ref. 130169).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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