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Cottidae Genus Level Identifiers
Mottled Sculpin (Cottus bairdi)
General things to look for: Cottus is the main genus in the Cottidae family.
Genus Cottus: Depressed head. Large pectoral fins. Many of the identifiers of this genus are internal or beyond the scope of this guide.
Banded Sculpin (Cottus carolinae)