| Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Max. size: |
9.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 5 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: occurs only in Pit River system in Shasta and Lassen counties in California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in vegetated runs and riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers, usually over mud in clear, fairly deep water (1-2 m). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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