Marine

Hopbeard plunderfish

Pogonophryne neyelovi

The species name Hopbeard plunderfish refers to the peculiar structure of the fish's chin tendril, the …

Kelp snailfish

Liparis tunicatus

The Kelp Snailfish has a broad, rounded head that is slightly compressed from the sides. It …

Leatherfin lumpsucker

Eumicrotremus derjugini

It differs from closely related species in having a dorsal fin that is completely submerged under …

Longsnouted catfish

Plicofollis argyropleuron

The species was first described by Achille Valenciennes in 1840, originally within the genus Arius.Head depressed …

Moskalev's tadpole

Careproctus moskalevi

Moskalev's tadpole отличается следующими признаками: позвонки 59-62; 2 пары слабых плевральных ребер; глубина тела в 5-6 …

Moustache sculpin

Triglops murrayi

The moustache sculpin is distinguished by its relatively tall body. The height of the head at …

Pacific sand lance

Ammodytes hexapterus

The body shape of the Pacific sand lance is elongated. Scales do not cover the entire …

Plain sculpin

Myoxocephalus jaok

The head of the plain sculpin is depressed with bony spines and ridges on its upper …

Red icefish

Channichthys rugosus

Red icefish is distinguished from other species of the genus Channichthys by the following set of …

Ribbed sculpin

Triglops pingelii

Ribbed sculpins have a flattened, low body, a low caudal peduncle, and long unpaired fins. They …

Sagor catfish

Hexanematichthys sagor

The species was described by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton in 1822, originally as part of the genus Pimelodus.

Sailfin ribbon-goby

Oxymetopon typus

Oxymetopon: Greek, oxys = sharp + Greek, metopon = brow.Sailfin gobies have a large, broad head, …

Salmon catfish

Neoarius leptaspis

It was described by Pieter Bleeker in 1862, originally within the genus Hexanematichthys.

Salmon snailfish

Careproctus rastrinus

The body of the Salmon snailfish is massive, high anteriorly, laterally compressed, and gradually tapering toward …

Slender eelblenny

Lumpenus fabricii

The Slender Eelblenny has a broad head and a terminal mouth. Its lower lip is divided …

Small-spotted catshark

Scyliorhinus canicula

The nostrils of the small-spotted catshark are covered by wide flaps separated by a narrow gap. …

Snakeblenny

Lumpenus lampretaeformis

The snakeblenny is characterized by its highly elongated body and pointed caudal fin. The proportions of …

Southern herring smelt

Glossanodon australis

Glossanodon: Greek, glossa = tongue + Greek, anodos = without teeth.These are small fish, similar in …

Speckled flounder

Limanda punctatissima

The speckled flounder has a strongly compressed, oval body typical of flatfishes. Its most distinctive feature …

Spotless plunderfish

It belongs to the species group "P. albipinna". It differs from other species of the group …

Stout eelblenny

Body: A stout, elongated body that tapers to the tail with fine scales. Its large eyes …

Striped eel catfish

Plotosus lineatus

The body is elongated, flattened anteriorly and somewhat compressed laterally posteriorly, tapering to the caudal part. …

Threadfin seasnail

Rhodichthys regina

The head of the Threadfin seasnail is large, thick, and compressed at the sides. The cheeks …

Twohorn sculpin

Icelus bicornis

The twohorn sculpin has a head that is as wide as it is tall. It has …