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Tidepool Sculpin

Oligocottus maculosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Psychrolutidae ›Genus: Oligocottus

About

The tidepool sculpin (Oligocottus maculosus) is a fish species in the sculpin family Cottidae that ranges from the Sea of Okhotsk to Los Angeles County, California. Individuals reach up to 8 cm (3 in) in length and are common in tidepools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tidepool Sculpin?
The scientific name of Tidepool Sculpin is Oligocottus maculosus.
What kingdom does Tidepool Sculpin belong to?
Tidepool Sculpin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tidepool Sculpin belong to?
Tidepool Sculpin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Tidepool Sculpin belong to?
Tidepool Sculpin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Tidepool Sculpin belong to?
Tidepool Sculpin belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Tidepool Sculpin belong to?
Tidepool Sculpin belongs to the family Psychrolutidae.
What genus does Tidepool Sculpin belong to?
Tidepool Sculpin belongs to the genus Oligocottus.