armored gurnard

Scalicus amiscus

Twenty Eight Centimeters Peristediid Fish of Japanese Waters

Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
Medium

Scalicus amiscus is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Peristediidae, the armoured gurnards or armored sea robins. This species is found in northwestern Pacific Ocean.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Peristediidae
Genus: Scalicus
Water type: Marine