About Synchirus gilli Bean, 1890
Taxonomy and Naming
The manacled sculpin, scientifically named Synchirus gilli, is a species of marine ray-finned fish that belongs to Cottidae, the family of typical sculpins.
Distribution
This species can be found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, occurring along the coastline from Alaska to southern California.
Size
It reaches a maximum total length of 7 centimetres, which equals 2.8 inches.
Genus Status
Synchirus gilli is the only known member of its genus.