Species FishBanded Sculpin

Banded Sculpin

Cottus carolinae

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Illustration of Banded Sculpin (Cottus carolinae)

The Banded Sculpin is a small, bottom-dwelling fish with a mottled appearance and distinctive banding. A memorable fact is that it can survive in low-oxygen environments.

Habitat
Typically found in freshwater streams and rivers.
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates and fish.
How common
Rare

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