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Psychrolutes sigalutes (Jordan & Starks, 1895) Soft sculpin |
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Bull. U.S. Bur. Fish. |
| Family: | Psychrolutidae (Fatheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 8.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 225 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeast Pacific: Bering Sea to southern Puget Sound, Washington, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 22-22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Dorsal spines and rays covered with skin; caudal rounded; pelvic fins partly attached to body (Ref. 6885). Color variable, changing rapidly; translucent pink to gray or brown on dorsal surface, lighter on fins; pectoral fins pale or bright orange; some dark spots on fins and vague darker markings on body; sometimes spotted; eyes orange (Ref. 6885). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in rocky areas, among sponges; also found on soft bottoms (Ref. 2850). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||