4 observationsLeast Concern
Kessler's Sculpin
Leocottus kesslerii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Cottidae ›Genus: Leocottus
About
Kessler's sculpin (Leocottus kesslerii) is a species of Baikal sculpin, a freshwater fish native to Russia and Mongolia where it occurs in Lake Baikal and surrounding lakes as well as the Selenga, Angara and Bain Gol rivers. It is the only member of its genus. In Lake Baikal it occurs on sandy, rocky-sandy or sandy-muddy bottoms, ranging from relatively shallow water to depths of 70 m (230 ft). In rivers they mainly occur in slow-flowing channels and floodplains.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Kessler's Sculpin is Leocottus kesslerii.
- Kessler's Sculpin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Kessler's Sculpin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Kessler's Sculpin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Kessler's Sculpin belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Kessler's Sculpin belongs to the family Cottidae.
- Kessler's Sculpin belongs to the genus Leocottus.