Common inhabitants of tidepools, but often hard to see,
sculpins
are a speckled reddish brown. Masters of camouflauge,
they
can change color within minutes. This coloring helps
them escape
from predators. Some species of sculpin have large eyes
that
swivel independently. The dorsal and pectoral fins are
spiny
and stout helping the organism hold onto the rocky bottom.
They feed on smaller invertebrates and fish. Our local
sculpins
are typically 3-6 inches in length.
Habitat/Range: Sculpin are generally found in
tidepools along
the Pacific coast from Alaska to Baja.