formosus, Cottus Girard [C. F.] 1851:58 [Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge v. 3 (art. 3) (for 1850); ref. 18124] Lake Ontario off Oswego, New York, U.S.A. Holotype (unique): USNM. •Synonym of Cottus cognatus Richardson 1836 -- (Smith 1986:358 [ref. 22186], Scott & Crossman 1998:835 [ref. 24570]). Current status: Synonym of Cottus cognatus Richardson 1836. Cottidae. Habitat: freshwater, brackish.