Lophiodes caulinaris, pez perro bocón – Cabeza y boca grandes. Primera espina dorsal (origen en hocico) termina en un banderín; cola oscura con unas 5 manchas circulares blancas. (UCR 425-1, 14 cm CC, IC).

Lophiodes spilurus, pez perro barbudo - Cabeza y boca grandes. Primera espina dorsal termina en un bulbito; cola oscura, sin manchas blancas. (UCR 323-5, 18 cm CC).

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Lophiodes caulinaris, Pacific goosefish – Very large depressed head and mouth. First dorsal spine (on snout) ending in fleshy flap; tail dusky with about 5 round blotches.

Lophiodes spilurus, threadfin goosefish – Very large depressed head and mouth. First dorsal spine ending in a small bulb; tail dusky, without white markings.