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tidepool sculpin

Oligocottus maculosus

Classification

Family
Cottidae

The tidepool sculpin (Oligocottus maculosus) is a fish species in the sculpin family Psychrolutidae that ranges from the Bering Sea to southern California. Individuals reach up to 8 cm (3 in) in length and are common in tidepools. Description The tidepool sculpin grows to a length of about 8 cm (3 in) and has a large head, tapering body, and spiny fins.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 3,319Canada · 3,219