Cyclopteridae

/ˌsaɪ.klɒpˈtɛr.ɪ.diː/ noun

Definition

A family of small marine fish known as lumpfish, which have circular mouths and sticky pectoral fins used to cling to rocks and other fish.

Etymology

From 'cyclo-' (circle) + Greek 'pteron' (wing, fin) + '-idae' (family suffix in taxonomy). The name refers to the fish's round mouth and fin structure.

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