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Family Ophidiidae

Cusk Eels

Cusk eels lack a separate caudal fin (tail) and possess numerous whiskers.

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HAWAII

Brotula multibarbata

LARGE-EYE BROTULA

 

 

Family Moridae

False Cods

Morids have a separate tail and one chin whisker.

 

HAWAII

Physiculus grinnelli  

GRINNELL'S MORA