Mottled Sculpin
Cottus bairdii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 16 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small freshwater sculpin of cool riffles and gravel runs, it lurks among rubble in creeks, rivers and rocky lake shores. It feeds mostly on aquatic insect larvae, and the male guards the cluster of eggs through spring spawning. It grows to about 15 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Cottus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 578660.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mottled Sculpin live?
- The Mottled Sculpin (Cottus bairdii) is typically found at to 16 m.
- Is the Mottled Sculpin dangerous to divers?
- The Mottled Sculpin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mottled Sculpin get?
- The Mottled Sculpin grows to about 15 cm.