Author: Gilbert & Evermann, 1894
FBname: Reticulate sculpin
Comments: Usually inhabits rubble and gravel-bottomed pools and riffles of headwaters, creeks and small rivers, but can shift to other habitats depending on the environmental conditions and composition of fish communities.  Where <i>Cottus rhotheus</i> and <i>Cottus aleuticus</i> do not occur, this species occupies riffles; at localities where all occur together, it shifts to pools (ref. 86798).  Has been observed in slow moving and still waters with muddy substrates, but identification is uncertain (K. McAllister & M. Young, pers. comm. 07/04/20).