Short-headed sculpin
📖 Overview
Short-headed sculpin (Cottinella boulengeri), first described by Berg, 1906 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 12.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 400 to 1600 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Short-headed sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Short-headed sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; bathypelagic; depth range 400 - 1600 m . Deep-water Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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