Common name: Spoonhead Sculpin

Scientific name: Cottus ricei (Nelson, 1876)

Class:

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Order:

Scorpaeniformes (Sculpins and Scorpion Fishes)

Family:

Cottidae (sculpins)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Lacustrine:

Deep water, Shallow water

Riverine:

MEDIUM RIVER, CREEK

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G5

Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).

State conservation status rank:

SH

Historical (Possibly extirpated) in New York - Missing from New York; known only from historical records (more than 30 years ago), but still some possibility of rediscovery upon further searching.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Endangered

Listed as Endangered by New York State: in imminent danger of extirpation in New York. For animals, taking, importation, transportation, or possession is prohibited, except under license or permit. For plants, removal or damage without the consent of the landowner is prohibited.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

Y: Track all extant and selected historical EOs

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.103689/Cottus_ricei/