Procottus jeittelesii (Dybowski, 1874) Red sculpin |
photo by
Sideleva, V.G. |
Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 140 m | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 26334). Found under stones near the shore to a depth of 140 m. Most abundant in autumn and winter at a depth of about 100 m (Ref. 2058). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |