Species

Oligocottus snyderi (Fluffy sculpin)

Oligocottus snyderi. Photo: (c) Joe Tyburczy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

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The fluffy sculpin (Oligocottus snyderi) or Lizard Fish is a fish species in the sculpin family Cottidae. It inhabits the coastal northwestern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Sitka, Alaska to Baja California (Mexico). Individuals reach up to 9 cm (3.5 in) in length, and are commonly found in tidepools, often associated with algae.

Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
  - Phylum: Chordata (Chordates)
    - Subphylum: Vertebrata (Vertebrates)
      - Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
        Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
        Suborder: Cottoidei (Sculpins and allies)
        Family: Psychrolutidae (Fathead sculpins)
        Subfamily: Oligocottinae
        Genus: Oligocottus (Tidepool johnnies)
        Species: Oligocottus snyderi (Fluffy sculpin)

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