Longhorn Armored Gurnard (Peristedion longicornutum)

Also known as Gurnard, Sea Robin

Description

Also known as Gurnard, Sea Robin.

Found singly, walking over sandy bottoms searching for prey, by using their fins to forage for food, in very deep waters, of tropical oceans.
They feed on benthic creatures.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 340-506m
Widespread Southwestern Pacific

These deep water fish are related to Sea Robins and have heavy scales with prominent spines and barbels on their chins, often caught in trawl nets. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/68508

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