Western Drainage Identity
The scientific name is Cottus klamathensis. It should remain distinct from Klamath Lake Sculpin and other nearby sculpins. Records include Oregon and California waters, so a precise river and reach are more useful than the broad Klamath regional name alone.
Current and Substrate
Adults occupy runs of clear cold creeks and small to medium rivers over soft bottoms. This differs from an assumption that every sculpin lives exclusively among coarse exposed riffle rocks. Preserve the actual sediment and current described at the observation site.
Length Conventions
The maximum reference is 11.3 centimeters standard length. A smaller common-size value uses total length and is not measured to the same endpoint. Head, fins and body pattern should remain visible when comparing specimens or photographs from neighboring western drainage systems.
Compare the Same Length Convention
Standard length excludes the tail. Keep that endpoint visible before comparing a sculpin measurement with a total-length reference.
All Lakes With Marbled Sculpin
Browse all lakes and reservoirs with confirmed Marbled Sculpin records in our database, listed alphabetically.
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- Agency Lake Klamath, OR
- Upper Klamath Lake Klamath, OR