Abyssocottus korotneffi

Abyssocottus korotneffi
Abyssocottus korotneffi.
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Cottoidei
Family: Cottidae
Genus: Abyssocottus
Species:
A. korotneffi
Binomial name
Abyssocottus korotneffi
Berg, 1906.

Abyssocottus korotneffi is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. These sculpins are endemic to Lake Baikal in Russia. It is known to dwell at a depth range of 120–1,600 m (390–5,250 ft), most commonly between 460–500 m (1,510–1,640 ft). Males can reach a maximum total length of 12.6 cm (5.0 in) and females 13.2 cm (5.2 in). Maximum age is 12 years. Females harbour about 20 eggs in each ovary.