Key Identification Features
- It is easily distinguished by a single barbel on its chin.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Lotidae
Lotidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Gadiformes, class . The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Lotidae Species
Gaidropsarus mediterraneus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Gaidropsarus mediterraneus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Gaidropsarus mediterraneus, the shore rockling, is a small edible marine fish fo…
Ciliata mustela (Linnaeus, 1758)
Ciliata mustela (Linnaeus, 1758)
Ciliata mustela, the fivebeard rockling, is a small slender marine fish found in…
Lota lota (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lota lota (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lota lota, the burbot, is a circumpolar cold-water benthic fish with a serpent-l…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Lotidae?
Lotidae animals belong to the Gadiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. It is easily distinguished by a single barbel on its chin. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Lotidae?
Lotidae is classified in the order Gadiformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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