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Cottus

Cottus may refer to:

  • Cottus, one of the Hecatonchires of Greek mythology
  • Cottus (genus), a genus of sculpin fish.
Cottus (genus)

Cottus is a genus of the sculpin family Cottidae. They are often referred to as the "freshwater sculpins", as they are the principal genus of sculpins to be found in fresh water. They are native to the Palearctic and Nearctic.

They are mostly small fish, rarely reaching more than 15 cm in length.

Usage examples of "cottus".

Three other sons were engendered by Heaven and Earth, who were very Mighty and powerful, not to be lightly or frequently mentioned, Cottus, Briareus, Gyges, unruly and troublesome children, 145 For from their shoulders a hundred hands unattractively sprouted.