Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
Max. size: |
32 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 760.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 380 m |
Distribution: |
North Pacific: Sea of Japan to Point Hope, Alaska in the Chukchi Sea to Amchitka Island in the Aleutian chain and southeastern Alaska. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-13. Dorsal surface of head rough with 2 pairs of developed bony ridges; uppermost preopercular spine long and straight with some ascending processes dorsally in adults (Ref. 559). Lateral line scales large and with a rough posterior margin (Ref. 559). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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