Scalicus engyceros (Günther, 1872) |
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. | |||
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Biology: | Benthic on rocks and sand bottoms (Ref. 58302). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |