Helmet gurnards [Lepidotrigla]

Description

Lepidotrigla is a genus comprising the helmet gurnards, named for their hard, helmet-like heads. These marine fish inhabit tropical and temperate seas, living close to the sea floor. They feed on a variety of bottom-dwelling invertebrates and small fish, using their modified pectoral fins to detect and capture prey. The unique structure of their skull and the detailed patterns on their body distinguish them from other genera.

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