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Cottus pitensis Bailey & Bond, 1963 Pit sculpin |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 5 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Pit and upper Sacramento River (above mouth of Pit River) systems in Oregon and California, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky riffles of headwaters, creeks and small rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 November 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||