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Antipodocottus megalops
Antipodocottus megalops is a sculpin of the family Cottidae, found on the continental shelf around New Zealand, at depths of between 1312.34 and 1968.50 ft (400 and 600 m). Its length is up to 1.97 in (5 cm)
Antipodocottus megalops has a broad flat head, contrasting with a narrow tapering body. Along the edge of each preoperculum are four strong spines, the uppermost of which is long and projecting with four sharp barbs along its length. Very large eyes on top of the head can look upward and sideways, a necessary feature for a fish that spends much of its time resting on the bottom.
Illustration by Dr Tony Ayling


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