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'''''Clinocottus globiceps''''' is a [[species]] of fish in the [[family (biology)|family]] [[Cottidae]] commonly known as the Mosshead sculpin or Globe-headed sculpin. |
'''''Clinocottus globiceps''''' is a [[species]] of fish in the [[family (biology)|family]] [[Cottidae]] commonly known as the Mosshead sculpin or Globe-headed sculpin. |
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''C. globiceps'' is a resident ((non-migratory) [[Coastal fish#Intertidal fish|intertidal]] species which exhibits homing behavior. It generally inhabits [[tidal pool]]s and shallow rocky areas, often in strong surf. ''C. globiceps'' can leave a tidal pools if conditions become inhospitable, since it can also breathe air. It sometimes rests on rocks out of water, but usually under rocks or among [[seaweed]]. ''C. globiceps'' is most commonly found in the eastern Pacific from [[Kodiak Island]] ([[Alaska]]) to [[Gaviota]] (southern [[California]]). This |
''C. globiceps'' is a resident ((non-migratory) [[Coastal fish#Intertidal fish|intertidal]] species which exhibits homing behavior. It generally inhabits [[tidal pool]]s and shallow rocky areas, often in strong surf. ''C. globiceps'' can leave a tidal pools if conditions become inhospitable, since it can also breathe air. It sometimes rests on rocks out of water, but usually under rocks or among [[seaweed]]. ''C. globiceps'' is most commonly found in the eastern Pacific from [[Kodiak Island]] ([[Alaska]]) to [[Gaviota]] (southern [[California]]). This fish prefers a temperate climate from [[latitude]] 60°N. to 32°N. and is usually in a marine, [[demersal]] environment.<ref>{{Fishbase species|genus=Clinocottus |species=globiceps}}</ref> |
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=={{anchor|Physical characteristics}}Characteristics== |
=={{anchor|Physical characteristics}}Characteristics== |
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Revision as of 03:54, 4 March 2013
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| Species: | C. globiceps
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| Clinocottus globiceps (Girard, 1858)
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Blennicottus globiceps (Girard, 1858) | |
Clinocottus globiceps is a species of fish in the family Cottidae commonly known as the Mosshead sculpin or Globe-headed sculpin.
C. globiceps is a resident ((non-migratory) intertidal species which exhibits homing behavior. It generally inhabits tidal pools and shallow rocky areas, often in strong surf. C. globiceps can leave a tidal pools if conditions become inhospitable, since it can also breathe air. It sometimes rests on rocks out of water, but usually under rocks or among seaweed. C. globiceps is most commonly found in the eastern Pacific from Kodiak Island (Alaska) to Gaviota (southern California). This fish prefers a temperate climate from latitude 60°N. to 32°N. and is usually in a marine, demersal environment.[1]
Characteristics
| Body part | Average number/length |
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| Dorsal spines (total) | 9–10 |
| Dorsal soft rays (total) | 15–17 |
| Anal spines | 0 |
| Anal soft rays | 10–12 |
| Maximum length | 19 cm |
| Caudal Fin | Rounded |
| Pectoral rays | Lower eight when thickened, six or seven excised. |
Notes
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Clinocottus globiceps". FishBase.