Satyrichthys laticeps

Satyrichthys laticeps

Peristediid Fish in Indo Pacific

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Africa
East Asia
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Satyrichthys is a genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Peristediinae, the armoured gurnards or armored searobins. These fishes are found in the Indo-Pacific region.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Peristediidae
Genus: Satyrichthys
Maximum length: 48.7 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Arabian Sea, Saya de Malha Bank, off Indian coast of southern Africa (including Sri lanka and the Andaman Sea); south to Japan, Taiwan, East China Sea, to Sulu Sea, South China Sea, and Indonesia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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