Limnocottus pallidus
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| Limnocottus pallidus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Suborder: | Cottoidei |
| Family: | Cottidae |
| Genus: | Limnocottus |
| Species: | L. pallidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Limnocottus pallidus | |
Limnocottus pallidus is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins.[3] This species is endemic to Lake Baikal in Russia. It dwells at a depth range of 150–1000 metres. Males can reach a total length of 13.1 centimetres and females 14.6 cm. L. pallidus can weigh up to 16 grams, and live up to 12 years.[3]
