The prickly sculpin is a small, freshwater fish known for its mottled brown and olive coloration and spiny fins. It typically measures 3-6 inches in length and weighs up to 0.2 pounds. Found in streams and rivers along the Pacific coast of North America, it feeds on insects and small crustaceans. This fish is known for its bottom-dwelling behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Prickly sculpin
length · weight
Prickly sculpin
6 in · 1 lb


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