Scalicus engyceros (Günther, 1872)
Scalicus engyceros
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Peristediidae (Armored searobins or armored gurnards)
Max. size:  32 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 200 - 662 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: southern Japan and the South China Sea (Ref. 41529). Eastern Pacific: Hawaii.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic on rocks and sand bottoms (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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