Clinocottus recalvus
Bald Sculpin
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Scorpaeniformes (Lionfish, Stonefish and others)
Cottidae (Sculpins)
Clinocottus
Clinocottus recalvus (Bald Sculpin)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: elongated.
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Brookings in southern Oregon, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Marine. demersal.
Biology
Intertidal (Ref. 31184). Commonly in tide pools and shallow rocky areas. Can leave tide pools when aquatic conditions become inhospitable (Ref. 31184). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184).
Max length: 13.0 cm TL.
IUCN Red List Status: N.E. (N.E.). Resilience: Medium (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
References
Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H. Hammann (1983) A field guide to Pacific coast fishes of North America. Boston (MA, USA): Houghton Mifflin Company. xii+336 p.
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