Diceratiidae
Diceratiidae(subclass Actinopterygii, order Lophiiformes) A small family of thickset, almost rotund, deep-sea fish that have a large mouth, short fins, small eyes, and a very long dorsal fin spine projecting over the mouth. There are about four species, occurring world-wide.
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