Lumpfish and Similar Species
Cyclopterus lumpus
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Atlantic Spiny Lumpsucker
Eumicrotremus spinosus
Key differences: Smaller in size (typically <15 cm), covered in more numerous, sharper, and more prominent conical spines rather than rounded tubercles. Often found in colder, more northerly waters.
Leatherfin Lumpsucker
Aptocyclus ventricosus
Key differences: Lacks the prominent rows of bony tubercles; its skin is smoother or has very small, embedded prickles. Found primarily in the North Pacific.
Smooth Lumpsucker
Cyclopteropsis macalpini
Key differences: Has a smoother body surface with fewer or less pronounced tubercles compared to Cyclopterus lumpus. Generally smaller and found in Arctic waters.
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