Leiocottus hirundo Girard, 1856
Lavender sculpin
Leiocottus hirundo
photo by Gotshall, D.W.

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gaviota Pier in southern California, USA to northern Baja California, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs from inshore areas up to 37 m depth.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 


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