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Cottidae

Ozark sculpin

Cottus hypselurus

Eight Point Five Centimeters Cottid Fish of North American Waters

Temperate
Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
North America
Elongated
Small
Temperate fish

Ozark sculpin is a freshwater fish found around North America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 8.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Cottidae
Genus: Cottus
Maximum length: 8.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: North America: USA (Osage, Black, and Gasconade drainages).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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