Ozark sculpin
| Ozark sculpin | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Suborder: | Cottoidei |
| Family: | Cottidae |
| Genus: | Cottus |
| Species: | C. hypselurus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cottus hypselurus Robins and H. W. Robison, 1985 | |
The Ozark sculpin (Cottus hypselurus) is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. It is endemic to Missouri, United States. Inhabiting the Osage, Gasconade, and Black river drainages in Missouri. It reaches a maximum length of 14.0 cm. It prefers rocky riffles of headwaters and creeks.