![]() The eyes are located high atop the head, and the mouth is large and well provided with small teeth. The Slimy Sculpin (Cottus cognatus)is a bizarre looking little fish with a broad flattened head, thin tapering body, and expansive wing-like pectoral fins. The slimy sculpin is the most predominate species in the New England area. In the northeast United States there are three species, the slimy sculpin (Cottus cognatus), the mottled sculpin (Cottus bairdi), and the deep-water sculpin (Myoxocephalus quadricornis). There are over 300 species of sculpins, most of them are salt water or brackish water occupants, but several are found in North America. This description of the Sculpins was submitted by Doug Saball. Many thanks to Doug Saball for coordinating this effort, as well as the list members who contributed patterns and other information! Sculpins (Cottidae) This forage fish feature (say that 5 times fast!) is a the third in a series of articles being created as a group effort by members of the Streamer List to provide some background information on the species of forage fish we most commonly try to imitate with streamer patterns. Whitlock's Multicolor Marabou Muddler #2.Whitlock's Multicolor Marabou Muddler #1.Deepwater Sculpin (Myoxocephalus quadricornis).
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