🌿Native Nature

Prickly Sculpin

Cottus asper

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Cottidae ›Genus: Cottus

About

Cottus asper is a species of fish in the sculpin family known by the common name prickly sculpin. It is native to the river drainages of the Pacific Slope of North America from Seward, Alaska south to the Ventura River of Southern California. It extends east of the Continental Divide in the Peace River of British Columbia. It has also been introduced to several reservoirs in Southern California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prickly Sculpin?
The scientific name of Prickly Sculpin is Cottus asper.
What kingdom does Prickly Sculpin belong to?
Prickly Sculpin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Prickly Sculpin belong to?
Prickly Sculpin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Prickly Sculpin belong to?
Prickly Sculpin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Prickly Sculpin belong to?
Prickly Sculpin belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Prickly Sculpin belong to?
Prickly Sculpin belongs to the family Cottidae.
What genus does Prickly Sculpin belong to?
Prickly Sculpin belongs to the genus Cottus.