What Kind of Fish Is This?

[dwashbur]

Found this guy on the pipeline to the Metridium field yesterday at around 25 feet. I wasn't able to get a good look at him, or a good picture, because my buddy's fins were busy chasing him away, but I managed to get this shot, which I've enhanced a little to try and lift out some detail. He looks like some kind of sculpin to me, but not really or maybe so or - you get the idea. Anybody know what he is?

 

[dwashbur]

Hmm, either I stumped everybody with this one, or nobody gives a hoot..........

 

[Jrock1062]

its an ugly fish Na just joking i don't know

 

[Coll]

Crevice kelpfish? Juvi kelp greenling? I'm no expert, just a couple guesses. Nice shot considering he was on the move!

 

[dwashbur]

Hmm, juvi kelp greenling. That might have possibilities. The dorsal fin doesn't really fit any kelpfish that I've looked at, but the dorsal fin, the head shape, the flared pectoral fins, do resemble greenling features. One other possibility I thought was some kind of sculpin, but not really. I do like your suggestion.