Icelinus cavifrons Gilbert, 1890
Pit-head sculpin

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  8.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 11 - 91 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Monterey Bay in California, USA to Guadalupe Island off northern central Baja California, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs on sand bottom. Uncommon.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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