Pygmy sculpin
📖 Overview
Pygmy sculpin (Cottus paulus), first described by Williams, 2000 is a tiny fish in the family Cottidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 4.50 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 2 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pygmy sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pygmy sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Temperate; 34°N - 33°N North America: known only from Coldwater Spring (Coosa River system), Calhoun County in Alabama, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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