Malacocottus is a genus of fatheads native to the northern Pacific Ocean. Malacocottus are typically occupied in the benthic zone near the bottom of the northern Pacific Ocean.
Species There are currently 4 recognized species in this genus: Malacocottus aleuticus (Smith,1904) Malacocottus gibber Ki. Sakamoto, 1930 Malacocottus kincaidi C. H. Gilbert & J. C. Thompson, 1905 (Blackfin sculpin) Malacocottus zonurus T. H. Bean, 1890 (Darkfin sculpin)
FishBase recognizes 4 species in this genus but other authorities treat M. aleuticus as a synonym of M. zonurus.
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