Cottidae Collection

Eggs of Long-spined sea scorpion (Taurulus bubalis) on sea shore, possibly being predated by Painted Topshell, Guernsey, British Channel Islands

Red Irish lord (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus) hides on the sebed, with Quillback rockfish (Sebastes maliger) and copper rockfish (Sebastes caurinus) behind in the bull kelp forest

Eyes of Red Irish lord (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus) in Browning Pass, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean. July

Close-up detail of the eye of a Red Irish lord fish (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus) showing distinctive corneal chromatophores (pigment-containing structures)

Portrait of a Grunt sculpin (Rhamphocottus richardsonii) yawns as it moves through soft corals and sponges. This unusual looking fish is evolved to resemble the giant acorn barnacle

Eye detail of Red Irish lord (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus). Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, Canada

Cottus gobio, or European Bullhead, a freshwater fish also known as Millers Thumb, Freshwater Sculpin, River Bullhead and Common Bullhead. Date: 1863

Taurulus Bubalis, or Longspined Bullhead
Taurulus Bubalis, also known as Cottus Bubalis, Longspined Bullhead and Longspined Sea-Scorpion. Date: 1863

Cottus groenlandicus, or Greenland Bullhead, also known as Sea Scorpion and Greenland Cottus. Date: 1863

Myoxocephalus scorpius, or Father-Lasher, also known as Shorthorn Sculpin, Short-Spined Sea Scorpion, Bull-Head and Bull-Rout. Date: 1863

Cottus quadricornis, or Four-Horned Cottus. Date: 1863

Barje Sculpin (Cottus metae) adult, swimming over rock, Slovenia, August

Bullhead (Cottus gobio) eggs, River Soar, Leicestershire, England, April

Bullhead (Cottus gobio) adult, resting amongst weeds on riverbed in river habitat, Nottinghamshire, England, April

Bullhead (Cottus gobio) adult, resting on riverbed in river habitat, River Trent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, August

Bullhead (Cottus gobio) adult, swimming over rock, Italy, August

Bullhead (Cottus gobio) adult female, resting on gravel, Italy, july

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"Cottidae: A Fascinating Family of Fishes" The underwater world is teeming with an incredible variety of creatures, and the Cottidae family is no exception. From the Red Irish lord to the Quillback rockfish, these fish species captivate us with their unique features and behaviors. In the depths of the ocean, a Red Irish lord gracefully hides on the seabed alongside its companion, the Quillback rockfish. Their vibrant colors blend seamlessly with their surroundings, offering them protection from predators. Venturing into European waters, we encounter another member of this family - the European Bullhead. With its distinct appearance and spiky fins, it navigates through rivers and streams with ease. Its eyes resemble jewels as they reflect sunlight in Browning Pass off Vancouver Island. Zooming in closer to our subjects reveals intricate details that often go unnoticed. The eye of a Red Irish lord mesmerizes us with its complexity - a window into an underwater world filled with mystery and wonder. Moving along the shoreline, we stumble upon something truly remarkable - eggs belonging to a Long-spined sea scorpion. These delicate spheres hold new life waiting to hatch and continue this ancient lineage. Further exploration brings us face-to-face with a Grunt sculpin as it yawns amidst soft corals. This peculiar behavior offers insight into their daily lives while showcasing their adorable charm. Diving deeper into our study members' eyes reveals astonishing beauty once again. The eye detail of a Red Irish lord in Browning Pass leaves us awestruck by nature's artistry at work. As we delve deeper into this diverse family tree, we discover other intriguing species like Taurulus Bubalis or Longspined Bullhead; Greenland Bullhead (Cottus groenlandicus); Father-Lasher (Myoxocephalus scorpius), known for its aggressive nature.