Fishing for Torrent sculpin

Cottus rhotheus

The torrent sculpin is a small freshwater fish with a robust, mottled body and a broad head, well-adapted to fast-flowing streams and rivers in the Pacific Northwest of North America. Typically reaching up to 6 inches in length, it exhibits strong swimming capabilities to navigate swift currents and feeds on aquatic insects and small invertebrates, often seeking shelter among rocks and debris. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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