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Cottus tenuis (Evermann & Meek, 1898) Slender sculpin |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: occurs only in upper Klamath River drainage (upper Klamath Lake and upstream) in Oregon, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occur over mud, sand and gravel on lake shores, and in riffles, runs and pools of creeks and small to medium rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 11 November 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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