About Clinocottus embryum (Jordan & Starks, 1895)
Dorsal Fin Structure
Clinocottus embryum, the scientific name given by Jordan & Starks in 1895, has dorsal fins supported by 8 to 10 spines and 14 to 17 soft rays.
Anal Fin Structure
Its anal fin contains 9 to 12 soft rays.
Caudal & Pelvic Fin Structure
The caudal fin is rounded, while the pelvic fins are small.
Cirri Distribution
Cirri are only present on this species' head and lateral line.
Preoperculum Spine
It has a blunt spine on the preoperculum.
Maximum Size
The maximum published total length for this species is 7 cm, or 2.8 inches.
Geographic Range
Clinocottus embryum is distributed in the eastern Pacific Ocean along the western coast of North America, ranging from the Bering Sea coast of Alaska to northern Baja California.
Habitat
This demersal species inhabits rocky areas in the middle of the intertidal zone.
