Blobfish and Similar Species
Psychrolutes marcidus
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Psychrolutes phrictus
Key differences: While also a deep-sea blobfish, P. phrictus generally has a more robust body structure and is found in the North Pacific. P. marcidus is typically more 'gelatinous' and found in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Psychrolutes paradoxus
Key differences: Another member of the Psychrolutidae family, P. paradoxus is found in the North Pacific and tends to have a slightly more defined body shape and often a darker coloration compared to the pale, extremely gelatinous P. marcidus.
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