Neocottus thermalis
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| Neocottus thermalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Suborder: | Cottoidei |
| Family: | Cottidae |
| Genus: | Neocottus |
| Species: | N. thermalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Neocottus thermalis Sideleva, 2002 | |
Neocottus thermalis is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins.[2] It was described by Valentina Grigorievna Sideleva in 2002.[3] It is a freshwater, deep water-dwelling fish which is endemic to Lake Baikal, in Russia. It is known to dwell at a depth range of 430 to 480 metres (1,410 to 1,570 ft).[2]
The IUCN classifies this species as Critically Endangered because it is known only from the vicinity of Frolikha Bay in northern Lake Baikal, a very restricted range, and is threatened by pollution, water extraction and waste-water treatment.[1]
