richardsonii, Trachidermus Heckel [J. J.] 1837:162 [Annalen des Wiener Museums der Naturgeschichte v. 2 (no. 1) (for 1840); ref. 2079] Columbia River at Fort Vancouver, Vancouver, southern Washington, U.S.A. Unneeded new name for Cottus asper Richardson. •Synonym of Cottus asper Richardson 1836 -- (Scott & Crossman 1998:825 [ref. 24570]). Current status: Synonym of Cottus asper Richardson 1836. Cottidae. Habitat: freshwater, brackish.