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Leiocottus hirundo Girard, 1856 Lavender sculpin |
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photo by
Gotshall, D.W. |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gaviota Pier in southern California, USA to northern Baja California, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs from inshore areas up to 37 m depth. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||