Southern flathead sculpin
Megalocottus taeniopterus
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Família
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Água
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Taxonomy
| Ordem | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Família | Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Espécies | Megalocottus taeniopterus |
Perguntas Frequentes
What family does Southern flathead sculpin belong to?
Southern flathead sculpin (Megalocottus taeniopterus) belongs to the family Cottidae (Sculpins) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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