Batrachoididae

/ˌbætrəˈkɔɪdɪdi/ noun

A family of small, toad-like fish found in saltwater and brackish environments, characterized by flattened heads and venomous spines.

From Greek 'batrachos' (frog) + 'eidos' (form/resemblance) + Latin '-idae' (family suffix used in scientific classification). The name describes their frog-like appearance.

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