Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Caudal fin rounded; .

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Perciformes/Cottoidei

Family: Cottidae

Genus: Oligocottus

Species: Oligocottus maculosus Girard, 1856

Climate Zone

Location

Biology

A resident intertidal species with homing behavior (Ref. 32612), found in sheltered areas and common in tide pools (Ref. 2850). In areas with rough surf, it occurs in higher, more sheltered places (Ref. 2850). Can leave tide pools when aquatic conditions become inhospitable (Ref. 31184). Shows a tendency to return to its home pool if displaced (Ref. 6885). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184).

Habitat

brackish