Coccotropsis [Coccotropsis]

Description

Coccotropsis are unique within the Tetrarogidae family for their globular body shape and short, rounded fins. They are found in deep waters, often on soft substrates. Little is known about their behaviors, but they are presumed to be slow-moving, relying on their camouflage to catch prey.

Species
Rosy Lumpsucker
Rosy Lumpsucker [Coccotropsis rosea]
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Deepwater Lumpsucker
Deepwater Lumpsucker [Coccotropsis profundorum]
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Arctic Lumpsucker
Arctic Lumpsucker [Coccotropsis gymnoderma]
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Highfin Lumpsucker
Highfin Lumpsucker [Coccotropsis altivolans]
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Antarctic Lumpsucker
Antarctic Lumpsucker [Coccotropsis antarctica]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
Statistics
  • Species 5