Abyssocottus elochini Taliev, 1955
Elokhin sculpin
Abyssocottus elochini
photo by Sideleva, V.G.

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  7.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; freshwater; depth range 250 - 300 m
Distribution:  Asia: Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  inhabits stony bottom (Ref. 130169).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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