Overview
The stone sculpin (Paracottus knerii) is a species of cottoid fish. It is endemic to Russia, where it is found in Lake Baikal and surrounding tributaries as well as the Gramninskie Lakes, Lake Verkhnaya Agata and the Enisei River and various lakes in Tuva. The stone sculpin is the only recognised species in the monotypic genus Paracottus .
It is often eaten by the Baikal seal, especially in the autumn.
It is often eaten by the Baikal seal, especially in the autumn.
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
Freshwater
Sounds
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References
- GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
- WoRMS / Aphia World Register of Marine Species
- Wikipedia — Stone sculpin Wikipedia
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