1,361 observationsLeast Concern
Fluffy Sculpin
Oligocottus snyderi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Psychrolutidae ›Genus: Oligocottus
About
The fluffy sculpin (Oligocottus snyderi) or Lizard Fish is a fish species in the sculpin family Cottidae. It inhabits the coastal northwestern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Sitka, Alaska to Baja California (Mexico). Individuals reach up to 9Â cm (3.5Â in) in length, and are commonly found in tidepools, often associated with algae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Fluffy Sculpin is Oligocottus snyderi.
- The Fluffy Sculpin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Fluffy Sculpin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Fluffy Sculpin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Fluffy Sculpin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Fluffy Sculpin belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Fluffy Sculpin belongs to the family Psychrolutidae.
- Fluffy Sculpin belongs to the genus Oligocottus.