How to Identify Cyclopteridae
Cyclopteridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Scorpaeniformes, class . The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Cyclopteridae Species
Eumicrotremus orbis (Günther, 1861)
Eumicrotremus orbis (Günther, 1861)
Eumicrotremus orbis, the Pacific spiny lumpsucker, is a small, poor-swimming fis…
Cyclopterus lumpus Linnaeus, 1758
Cyclopterus lumpus Linnaeus, 1758
Cyclopterus lumpus is a sexually dimorphic fish with a range of uses including f…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Cyclopteridae?
Cyclopteridae animals belong to the Scorpaeniformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 2 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Cyclopteridae?
Cyclopteridae is classified in the order Scorpaeniformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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