Enophrys bison
The buffalo sculpin, scientific name Enophrys bison, is a species of saltwater fish, a sculpin. They are typically found in rocky or sandy reef environments, where they can camouflage themselves in rocks and seaweed. These fish commonly inhabit a depths down to 65 feet, though the deepest recorded depth is at 743 feet. They can grow up to 14.5 inches long.[1]
A buffalo sculpin caught in Half Moon Bay, California
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| Species: | E. bison |
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Description
The buffalo sculpin can be found in a wide variety of colors, and has a short, blunt snout. Like many sculpins of the family Cottidae, buffalo sculpin sport an array of spiny fins, including 7-9 dorsal spines.[2]
Distribution
This fish species occurs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, from Kodiak Island, Alaska, to Monterey Bay, California, USA.
References
- "Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Fishing and Shellfishing: Bottomfish Identification: Sculpins (Buffalo Sculpin)". Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2006). bison"Enophrys E. bison" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
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