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Cottus paulus: A replacement name for the pygmy sculpin, Cottus pygmaeus Williams 1968

January 1, 2000

A replacement name, Cottus paulus, is proposed for the Pygmy Sculpin, Coitus pygmaeus. The name Coitus pygmaeus was preoccupied by Coitus quadricornis pygmaeus Lonnberg (1932).

Citation Information

Publication Year 2000
Title Cottus paulus: A replacement name for the pygmy sculpin, Cottus pygmaeus Williams 1968
DOI 10.1643/0045-8511(2000)2000[0302:CPARNF]2.0.CO;2
Authors J.D. Williams
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Copeia
Index ID 70023205
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Southeast Ecological Science Center