Japanese fluvial sculpin

Cottus pollux

Fifteen Centimeters Cottid Fish from Japanese Waters

Japanese fluvial sculpin is a freshwater fish from Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 15 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Cottidae
Genus: Cottus
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: in mountain streams of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, Japan.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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