Phylogeny and taxonomy of sculpins, sandfishes, and snailfishes (Perciformes: Cottoidei) with comments on the phylogenetic significance of their early-life-history specializations

[Display omitted] •We provide a revised cottoid phylogeny and classification using DNA and morphology.•The revised cottid classification represents an overwhelmingly freshwater radiation.•The marine sculpins are largely reclassified as psychrolutids.•The phylogeny highlights the importance of early-...

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