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Icelinus tenuis Gilbert, 1890 Spotfin sculpin |
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photo by
Nichols, J. |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 33 - 373 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Tasu Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada to San Benito Island, central Baja California, Mexico. Probably extending northward to Alaska. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-17; Vertebrae: 37. Caudal fin bluntly rounded. Pelvic fins small. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sand bottom. Feeds on shrimps (Ref. 4925). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||