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Asemichthys taylori Gilbert, 1912 Spinynose sculpin |
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photo by
Nichols, J. |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeast Pacific: southeastern Alaska northern Washington as San Juan Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-17; Vertebrae: 33-35. Olive brown dorsally, lighter ventrally; 4 dark saddles; brown bars on pectoral and caudal fins (Ref. 43939). | |||
| Biology: | Found on sand and shell bottoms near rocky outcrops (Ref. 43939). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||