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Artedius fenestralis Jordan & Gilbert, 1883 Padded sculpin |
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photo by
Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Canada |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 55 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Unalaska Island and the Alaskan Peninsula to Diablo Cove (Ref. 2850) and San Luis Obispo Cove, southern California, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14. Pelvic fins small. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs from intertidal areas to 55 m depth (Ref. 2850). Feeds on shrimps and small fishes (Ref. 4925). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||