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Artedius lateralis (Girard, 1854) Smoothhead sculpin |
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photo by
Grossman, P.C. |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 13 m | |||
| Distribution: | North Pacific: Komandorski Islands, Russia and the Bering Sea coast of Alaska to the Aleutian chain and Bahia San Quintin, northern Baja California, Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14. Caudal fin rounded. Lower 8 pectoral rays thickened and exserted. Pelvic fins small. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in the intertidal (common) and to 13 m depth (Ref. 2850). May remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds (Ref. 31184). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||