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Synchirus gilli Bean, 1890
Manacled Sculpin
Family: Cottidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Aaron Baldwin     (Photo ID #13625)

Map

Source: Distribution of Synchirus gilli as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. Caudal fin rounded. Pelvic fins small.

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

Biology

Species Biology

Found in bays, tide pools and among kelp (Ref. 2850). Previously thought as rare species, but relatively common in some areas, especially kelp beds (Ref. 2850). Feeds on small crustaceans (Ref. 6885). Can cling to bottoms or pilings with its pectoral and pelvic fins (Ref. 2850). Environment: demersal; marine. Climate: temperate; 59°N - 32°N

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

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Sitka, 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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