Clinocottus globiceps
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cottidae |
| Genus: | Clinocottus |
| Species: | C. globiceps
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| Binomial name | |
| Clinocottus globiceps (Girard, 1858)
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Clinocottus globiceps, the mosshead sculpin or globe-headed sculpin, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. This sculpin is found in the the northeastern Pacific.
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 tide pool 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.[2]
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
- ^ Neely, D. (2010). "Clinocottus globiceps". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T155094A4701018. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T155094A4701018.en. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Clinocottus globiceps". FishBase. August 2022 version.