Asemichthys taylori Gilbert, 1912
Spinynose sculpin
Asemichthys taylori
photo by Nichols, J.

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  7.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 50 m
Distribution:  Northeast Pacific: southeastern Alaska northern Washington as San Juan Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-17; Vertebrae: 33-35. Olive brown dorsally, lighter ventrally; 4 dark saddles; brown bars on pectoral and caudal fins (Ref. 43939).
Biology:  Found on sand and shell bottoms near rocky outcrops (Ref. 43939).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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