fluffy sculpin

Oligocottus snyderi

Cottid Fish of Western Pacific

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

The fluffy sculpin (Oligocottus snyderi) or Lizard Fish is a fish species in the sculpin family Cottidae. It inhabits the coastal northwestern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Kodiak, Alaska to Baja California (Mexico). Individuals reach up to 9 cm (3.5 in) in length, and are commonly found in tidepools, often associated with algae.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Cottidae
Genus: Oligocottus
Maximum length: 8.9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Sitka, southeastern Alaska to Rio Socorro, northern Baja California, Mexico.

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