Artediellus fuscimentus Nelson, 1986

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 120 - 300 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-12
Biology:  Found on sandy-muddy bottoms (Ref. 41299).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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