crocodilefish

Peristedion weberi

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Fusiform
Medium

Peristedion is a genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Peristediinae, the armoured gurnards or armored sea robins. These fishes are found in Atlantic and Indo-West Pacific ocean waters.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Peristediidae
Genus: Peristedion
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to northern Natal, South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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