Mottled Sculpin (Cottus bairdii)

Also known as Beard's Sculpin, Blob, Bullhead, Columbia Sculpin, Freshwater Sculpin, Gudgeon, Miller's Thumb, Muddler, Rocky Mountain Sculpin, Sea Raven, Speckled Sculpin

Description

Also known as Beard's Sculpin, Blob, Bullhead, Columbia Sculpin, Freshwater Sculpin, Gudgeon, Miller's Thumb, Muddler, Rocky Mountain Sculpin, Sea Raven, Speckled Sculpin.

Found singly, over gravel and rubble areas, of creeks, headwaters, lakes, and small rivers.
They feed on crustaceans, fish, fish eggs, insects larvae, plant material, and worms.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 0-16m
Widespread North America

Sculpins are small bottom dwelling fish. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/4065

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