Scalicus hians (Gilbert & Cramer, 1897)

Family:  Peristediidae (Armored searobins or armored gurnards)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 275 - 858 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan and the South China Sea (Ref. 41529). Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic on sand (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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