Batrachidae

/bæˈtrækɪˌdeɪ/ noun

A family of tropical marine fish commonly known as toadfishes, characterized by large heads and wide mouths.

From scientific Latin, derived from Greek 'batrachos' (frog). The family name references the frog-like appearance of these fish, particularly their wide mouths and bulbous heads.

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