Cryptacanthodes maculatus

Cryptacanthodes maculatus, Wrymouths. Source: https://gulfofme.com/all-sea-life/p/p/wrymouth-cryptacanthodes_1.
Cryptacanthodes maculatus, Wrymouths. Source: https://gulfofme.com/all-sea-life/p/p/wrymouth-cryptacanthodes_1.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
CryptacanthodidaeCryptacanthodes maculatusStorer1839Wrymouths

Cryptacanthodes maculatus

Unique Characteristics: A low spiny dorsal fin stands along the entire back. This includes about 70 spines and unites with the caudal and anal fins. Small eyes lie near the top of its big head. The mouth slants sharply above a ponderous lower jaw. Along its reddish brown upper sides extend several irregular rows of small dark spots. The dorsal and anal fins also show spots. The lack of ventral fins and a pronounced upward pointing mouth are characteristic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrymouth).

Cryptacanthodes maculatus, Wrymouths. Source: https://gulfofme.com/all-sea-life/p/p/wrymouth-cryptacanthodes_2.
Cryptacanthodes maculatus, Wrymouths. Source: https://gulfofme.com/all-sea-life/p/p/wrymouth-cryptacanthodes_2.

Similar Species: None