Peristedion nierstraszi Weber, 1913
photo by Shirai, Y.

Family:  Peristediidae (Armored searobins or armored gurnards)
Max. size:  22 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 538 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: southern Japan and the Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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