Clinocottus globiceps

Clinocottus globiceps, commonly known as the mosshead sculpin or globe-headed sculpin, is a species of fish in the family Cottidae, native to the northeastern Pacific.

Clinocottus globiceps
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Scorpaeniformes
Family:
Cottidae
Genus:
Clinocottus
Species:
C. globiceps
Binomial name
Clinocottus globiceps
(Girard, 1858)
Synonyms

Blennicottus globiceps (Girard, 1858)
Oligocottus globiceps Girard, 1858

C. globiceps is a resident (non-migratory) intertidal species which exhibits homing behavior. It generally inhabits tidal pools and shallow rocky areas, often in strong surf. C. globiceps can leave a tide pool if conditions become inhospitable, since it can also breathe air. It sometimes rests on rocks out of water, but usually under rocks or among seaweed. C. globiceps is most commonly found in the eastern Pacific from Kodiak Island (Alaska) to Gaviota (southern California). This fish prefers a temperate climate from latitude 60°N. to 32°N. and is usually in a marine, demersal environment.[1]

Characteristics
Body partAverage number/length
Dorsal spines (total)9–10
Dorsal soft rays (total)15–17
Anal spines0
Anal soft rays10–12
Maximum length19 cm
Caudal FinRounded
Pectoral raysLower eight when thickened, six or seven excised.

Notes
  1. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2006). "Clinocottus globiceps" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
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