Gallery: Print an Army of Giant, Articulated Fish From This 3-D Database
Adam P. Summers01Fish4
*Gouania wildenowi*, Blunt-snouted clingfish
Adam P. Summers02Fish1
*Bothragonus swani*, Rockhead Poacher
Adam P. Summers03Fish10
*Ecsenius namiyei*, Black Combtooth Blenny
Adam P. Summers04Fish9
*Parophrys vetulus*, English sole
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*Podothecus acipenserinus*, Sturgeon Poacher
Alicia J. Godersky/Adam P. Summers06Fish6
*Lopholiparis flerxi*, Hardhead Snailfish
Adam P. Summers07Fish5
*Bothrocara nyx*
Stacy Farina08Fish8
*Artedius harringtoni*, Scalyhead Sculpin
Adam P. Summers/Joshua Drew09Fish7
*Epibulus insidiator*, Sligjaw Wrasse
Adam P. Summers10Fish2
*Chorisochismus dentex*, Rocksucker
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