The Lotidae are a family of cod-like fishes commonly known as lings or rocklings. They are found in the

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, Atlantic, and

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s. Except for a few species of '' Gaidropsarus'', all are restricted to the

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. All species are marine, except for the burbot, ''Lota lota'', found in rivers and lakes in northern Europe,

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, and North America. They are important commercial and game fish species.

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Euteleostei families Taxa named by Charles Lucien Bonaparte {{Gadiformes-stub