Psychrolutidae

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Psychrolutidae (tadpole sculpin; subclass Actinopterygii, order Scorpaeniformes) A small family of marine fish that have a large head, stout body, but strongly tapering tail; the pectoral fins are rather large. Some authors place these fish in the family Cottidae. There are about five species, occurring in the N. Pacific.

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