Myoxocephalus
| Myoxocephalus | |
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| Myoxocephalus scorpius | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family: | Cottidae |
| Genus: |
Myoxocephalus Tilesius, 1811 |
| Type species | |
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Myoxocephalus stelleri Tilesius, 1811 |
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Myoxocephalus is a genus of fish in the sculpin family Cottidae. Most species live in marine waters, but there are also three freshwater species, including two that occupy northern lakes (Myoxocephalus quadricornis and M. thompsonii). The name is derived from Greek myos (muscle) and kephale (head).
There are currently 16 recognized species in this genus:
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