Description

Also known as Crocodilefish, Gurnard, Robust Armour Gurnard, Searobin.

Found singly, walking over sandy bottoms, searching for prey, using their fins to forage for food, in very deep waters, of tropical oceans.
They feed on benthic creatures.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 80-230m
Widespread Western 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.de/summary/11665