Brotulidae

/brɑˌtuːlɪˈdeɪ/ noun

The scientific family name for small, slender fish that live in deep ocean waters worldwide.

A Latinized family name from Brotula, the type genus. Follows Linnaean taxonomy naming conventions established in the 18th century.

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