Procottus gurwicii (Taliev, 1946) Dwarf sculpins |
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Sideleva, V.G. |
Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
Max. size: | 6.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 93 m | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | A single male specimen is known (Ref. 2058); found over sand and stone in coastal waters (Ref. 26334). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 26 June 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |