Cottus (fish)


Cottus is a genus of the sculpin family Cottidae. They are often referred to as the "freshwater sculpins", as they are the principal genus of sculpins to be found in fresh water. They are native to the Palearctic and Nearctic.
They are small fish, mostly less than in length, although a few species can reach twice that size.

Species

There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: