1,637 observationsLeast Concern
Banded Sculpin
Cottus carolinae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Cottidae ›Genus: Cottus
About
The banded sculpin (Cottus carolinae) is a freshwater fish dwelling mostly in small to moderate sized streams in areas of swift current. Young and juvenile C. carolinae can mainly be found in pools, riffles, and other shallow habitats while adults tend to prefer deeper waters. Mating and nesting for the sculpin is in spring, with males carefully guarding the eggs until they hatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Banded Sculpin is Cottus carolinae.
- Banded Sculpin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Banded Sculpin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Banded Sculpin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Banded Sculpin belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Banded Sculpin belongs to the family Cottidae.
- Banded Sculpin belongs to the genus Cottus.