Image: Scales of a Thorny Tinselfish

Scales of a Thorny Tinselfish

Scanning electron micrograph of the scales of 35cm long Thorny Tinselfish trawled in October 1999 by the FV Pacific Dynasty off the coast of southern New South Wales (AMS I.39919-001).

Photographer:
Sue Lindsay
Rights:
© Australian Museum
Common name:
Thorny Tinselfish
Scientific name:
Grammicolepis brachiusculus
Family:
Grammicolepididae

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Tags scales, Thorny Tinselfish, Grammicolepis brachiusculus, Grammicolepididae, fishes, ichthyology,