Cottus leiopomus Gilbert & Evermann, 1894
Wood River sculpin

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: known only from Little and Big Wood River systems (Snake River system) in Idaho, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in rubble and gravel riffles of creeks and small rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 10 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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