Peristedion crustosum Garman, 1899

Family:  Peristediidae (Armored searobins or armored gurnards)
Max. size:  15.16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 305 - 486 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Nicaragua and Panama; Ecuador (Galapagos Islands).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on soft-bodied invertebrates and worms (Ref. 28023).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Museum: Isla Genovesa (Tower I.), CAS 86565. Seamount SE of Isla San Cristobal, CAS 86562 (Ref. 31079).


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