Limnocottus pallidus is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins.

[3] This species is endemic to Lake Baikal in Russia.

It dwells at a depth range of 150–1000 metres.

Males can reach a total length of 13.1 centimetres and females 14.6 cm.

L. pallidus can weigh up to 16 grams, and live up to 12 years.