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Artedius harringtoni (Starks, 1896)
Scalyhead Sculpin
Family: Cottidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Neil McDaniel     (Photo ID #15996)

Map

Source: Distribution of Artedius harringtoni as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 14. Pelvic fins small.

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850) .

Biology

Species Biology

Found in intertidal and subtidal rocky areas, around pilings (Ref. 2850). Males are territorial (Ref. 6885). Sexual dimorphism is remarkable (Ref. 74407). Males guard eggs (Ref. 74407). demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 21 m (Ref. 2850). Temperate

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850) .

Distribution

Distribution

Gazetteer Eastern Pacific: Kodiak Island, Alaska to San Miguel Island, southern California, USA.

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850) .

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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