Limnocottus pallidus

Limnocottus pallidus

Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
East Asia
Small

Limnocottus pallidus is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. It is endemic to Lake Baikal in Russia. It dwells at a depth range of 150–1000 metres.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Abyssocottidae
Genus: Limnocottus
Maximum length: 13.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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