Kessler's sculpin
📖 Overview
Occurs where the bottom is sand, sand-and-stone and sand-and-silt. Stays at a depth range of 3-15 m during the winter months. Spawns from mid May until the end of June, over sand and stone bottom, 3-5 m depth, as well as in shallow inlets and tributary mouths. Eggs are deposited under stones and are guarded by the male. Males are larger than females. .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Kessler's sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kessler's sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 50 - 170 m , usually 50 - 70 m . Boreal
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? kesslerii | Dybowski | 1874 | Homotypic |
| Cottus kessleri | Dybowski | 1874 | Synonym |
| Cottus kessleri nudus | Dybowski | 1908 | Synonym |
| Cottus kesslerii bauntovi | Taliev | 1946 | Synonym |
| Cottus kesslerii kesslerii | Dybowski | 1874 | Synonym |
| Cottus trigonocephalus | Gratzianov | 1902 | Synonym |
| Leiocottus kesslerii | Dybowski | 1874 | Synonym |
| Paracottus kessleri | - | - | Synonym |
| Paracottus kessleri arachlensis | Tarchova | 1962 | Synonym |
| Paracottus kessleri gussinensis | Tarchova | 1962 | Synonym |
| Paracottus kessleri lubricus | Taliev | 1955 | Synonym |
| Paracottus pelagicus | Taliev | 1955 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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