Clinocottus globiceps
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| Species: | C. globiceps
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| Clinocottus globiceps | |
Clinocottus globiceps is a species of fish in the family Cottidae which is also known as mosshead sculpin, globe-headed sculpin, blennicottus globiceps or oligocottus globiceps.
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 cnidaria prefers a temperate climate from latitude 60°N. to 32°N. and is usually in a marine, demersal environment.[1]
The species is harmless to most humans, and is rated on the IUCN Red List as "least concern."[2] Other species in the same genus include: Clinocuttus acuticeps, Clinocottus analis and Clinocottus embryum.[3]
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.
- ^ IUCN Redlist
- ^ List of species