Zesticelus profundorum (Gilbert, 1896)
Flabby sculpin
Zesticelus profundorum
photo by Bull. U.S. Bur. Fish.

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  6.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 88 - 2580 m
Distribution:  North Pacific: Bering Sea to northern Baja California, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits deep water (Ref. 2850).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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