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sculpin fry - well camouflaged in a freshwater creek near the point where it was emptying onto the beach Geotagged,Leptocottus armatus,Pacific staghorn sculpin,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

sculpin fry - well camouflaged

in a freshwater creek near the point where it was emptying onto the beach

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The Pacific staghorn sculpin, "Leptocottus armatus", is a common sculpin found in shallow coastal waters along the Pacific coast from Alaska to Baja California. The sole member of its genus, it is unusual for having spined antler-like projections on its gill covers; it can raise the projections as a defense mechanism.

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by morpheme
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By morpheme

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Uploaded Jun 1, 2024. Captured May 31, 2024 16:10 in Carkeek Park Beach, 1400 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle, WA 98177, USA.
  • X-T2
  • f/18.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO800
  • 80mm