Common name: Armoured Gurnard. Scientific name: Satyrichthys adeni. Family: Peristediida.

Armored gurnards  are found in deep tropical waters around the world. They are encased in heavy scales with prominent spines. They have prominent and often elaborate barbels on their chins. Maximum length about 46cm.

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