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Clinocottus embryum (Jordan & Starks, 1895) Calico sculpin |
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photo by
Hopkins Seaside Laboratory |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Bering Sea coast of Alaska to northern Baja California, Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-12. Caudal fin barely rounded. Pelvic fins small. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in intertidal rocky areas, most often in middle intertidal zone (Ref. 2850). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||