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Oligocottus snyderi Greeley, 1898
Fluffy Sculpin
Family: Cottidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Aaron Baldwin     (Photo ID #67362)

Map

Source: Distribution of Oligocottus snyderi as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15. Caudal fin rounded.

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

Biology

Species Biology

A resident intertidal species with homing behavior (Ref. 32612) found in shallow rocky areas (Ref. 2850). Commonly found in tide pools, often in algae (Ref. 2850). Can leave tide pools when aquatic conditions become inhospitable (Ref. 31184). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184). Environment: demersal; non-migratory; marine; depth range 0 - ? m Climate: subtropical; 59°N -

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

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Sitka, southeastern Alaska to Rio Socorro, northern Baja California, Mexico.

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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