| Family: |
Jordaniidae (Longfin sculpins) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 38 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Baranof Island, southeastern Alaska to Point Lobos, central California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 22-24. Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 6885). Color olive green and generously marked with red; six or seven dark saddles across back and another series of dark spots along midside; oblique dark bands across dorsal and pectoral fins; wide dark, and narrow light sinuous bands on head (Ref. 6885). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in intertidal areas and to 38 m depth, in rocky areas and kelp (Ref. 2850). Frequently hangs vertically on rock faces (Ref. 2850). Active and highly territorial during the breeding season (Ref. 6885). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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