POTOMAC SCULPIN
Cottus girardi
Cottus girardi
The Potomac sculpin is a member of the Sculpin
family (Cottidae). This sculpin is found only in the Potomac River basin. The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
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Illustration by Dave Neely |
Distribution of Potomac sculpin in Maryland (MBSS data):
The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Cottidae:
Common Name | Genus & species |
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Mottled sculpin | Cottus bairdi |
Potomac sculpin | Cottus girardi |
Blue ridge sculpin | Cottus caeruleomentum |