Mystery ‘armour Fish’ Caught in South China Sea Stuns Experts

Faline · #1 11-07-2013, 05:02 PM

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The mysterious sea creature was caught by stunned fisherman in the South China Sea, with its identity leaving experts stumped.

Nicknamed the ‘armour fish’, the unidentified catch is covered with sharp spines on the top and bottom of its body.

‘This is the first time in my life that I have seen this type of fish. I brought it home to my wife and informed her of the rare catch,’ Sapar Mansor, 43, told The Borneo Post.

The stunned angler was with a friend on a fishing boat near Tudan in Malaysia when he pulled in the 1ft-long fish, which has two tusk-like spikes near its mouth.

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Expert Oswald Braken Tisen, of the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), said the conservation group was attempting to identify the creature.

‘SFC has not been able to establish what kind of fish it is but is in the process of checking with relevant authorities,’ he said.

Mr Mansor now plans to preserve the fish so he can keep it on display at this family home.

His wife Siti Kadariah said: ‘My husband caught this rare species and I was surprised to see the fish.

‘When my husband brought the fish home, both my children were stunned because of its shape and uniqueness.

‘It is God’s gift and I and my family will keep the fish.’

**kellyhound** · #2 11-07-2013, 05:48 PM

quite the experts.

it's a
Specie: Satyrichthys isokawae (Armored Sea Robin / Nautilus Fish)
Native to: Okinawa

Found in the deep tropical water of the South China Sea. They are encased in heavy bony plates for body and scales arranged in horizontal rows with prominent spines.

They have 2 spines with bony ridges, upper spines has smaller ridges & lower ones has larger ridges.

This fish has a Large head with 2 prominent snouts. The underside and mouth has no teeth but has feelers.

HairyGrape · #3 11-07-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyhound

quite the experts.

it's a
Specie: Satyrichthys isokawae (Armored Sea Robin / Nautilus Fish)
Native to: Okinawa

Found in the deep tropical water of the South China Sea. They are encased in heavy bony plates for body and scales arranged in horizontal rows with prominent spines.

They have 2 spines with bony ridges, upper spines has smaller ridges & lower ones has larger ridges.

This fish has a Large head with 2 prominent snouts. The underside and mouth has no teeth but has feelers.

Lol.....how long did that take to find? Less than a minute?

spills · #4 11-07-2013, 06:36 PM

"‘It is God’s gift and I and my family will keep the fish.’
PUKE! Annoying primative cowbag!

rapeWhistle · #5 11-07-2013, 06:52 PM

Handsome critter, isn't it?

Kanda444 · #6 11-07-2013, 07:32 PM

wow, awesome!! what a cool animal! looks prehistoric!

Shakey · #7 11-07-2013, 08:06 PM

Alien fish.

JustifiableHomicide · #8 11-07-2013, 08:54 PM

Little swimming predators..

DannyDrama · #9 11-07-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

‘This is the first time in my life that I have seen this type of fish. I brought it home to my wife and informed her of the rare catch,’ Sapar Mansor, 43, told The Borneo Post.

Mrs Mansor must've been fucking thrilled.

lagunasun · #10 11-08-2013, 12:34 AM

how do you fillet that thing?

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