Fishing for Fluffy sculpin

Oligocottus snyderi

The fluffy sculpin is a small marine fish distinguished by its soft, fleshy cirri covering its body, giving it a "fluffy" appearance. Inhabiting intertidal zones along the Pacific Northwest coast, it typically measures around 3-4 inches and weighs just a few ounces. It feeds on small invertebrates and algae, displaying territorial behavior and favoring rocky crevices for shelter. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase