Altai Bullhead

Cottus altaicus

Eight Point One Centimeters Catfish of Asian Waters

Temperate
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
East Asia
Small
Temperate fish

Cottus altaicus is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. It is endemic to western Siberia in Russia. Its range includes the Irtysh River basin in the Altai region.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Cottidae
Genus: Cottus
Maximum length: 8.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: Irtysh basins in Altai, Western Siberia, Russia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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