Deep Sea
Japanese armorhead
- Rareness：★★★★★
Distributed in south Japan. Fished at depths between 100 and 400 meters. Spines on its dorsal fin are very thick and strong. The skull is exposed. This species is relatively rare in Okinawa.
| Scientific name | Pentaceros japonicus |
|---|---|
| English name | Japanese armorhead |
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