Clinocottus analis (Girard, 1858)
Woolly sculpin
photo by Love, M.

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Cape Mendocino in northern California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A resident intertidal species with homing behavior (Ref. 32612). Often among intertidal algae. May leave tide pools if aquatic conditions become inhospitable (Ref. 31184). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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