Scalicus gilberti

Scalicus gilberti

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Medium
Tropical fish

Scalicus gilberti 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 western central Pacific Ocean in Hawaii. Some authorities regard this taxon as a junior synonym of S. engyceros.

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