Southern flathead sculpin
Megalocottus taeniopterus
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Overview
Southern flathead sculpin (Megalocottus taeniopterus) is a euryhaline fish of the family Cottidae (Sculpins), in the order Scorpaeniformes.
Habitat & Distribution
Su Tipi
Freshwater & Saltwater
Taxonomy
| Takım | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Familya | Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Türler | Megalocottus taeniopterus |
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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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