Woolly sculpin

The woolly sculpin (Clinocottus analis) is a species of ray-finned marine fish belonging to the family Cottidae, or the typical sculpins. It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, where it occurs along the coastline of California south to Baja California.

Habitat

They are commonly found near the sand, small rocks and bedrock, specially in intertidal areas at near 19 m. They are found in water temperature ranges between 6 °C and 22 °C. They are able to survive rapid temperature fluctuations and rapid changes in salinity.

Behaviour

They are non-migratory species. They can camouflage themselves due to their subtle changes in body color. Their mottled specks are green, greenish-black, greenish-brown and reddish covering their body as well as their fins. The fins are also colored according to their body color patterned with light thin bands.