Cottus beldingii Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1891
Paiute sculpin
Cottus beldingii
photo by Ribeiro, F.

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Columbia drainage from Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada to Washington and Oregon in the USA; western endorheic basins including Lake Tahoe in Nevada and California, Humboldt River in Nevada, and Bear River in Utah, USA.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal soft rays: 11-13
Biology:  Inhabits rubble and gravel riffles of cold creeks and small to medium rivers. Also found in rocky shores of lakes.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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