Black Spinyfin scales
Scientific name: Diretmichthys parini

Scanning electron micrographs of the scales of a Black Spinyfin, Diretmichthys parini, from the Australian Museum fish collection. The species has also been called Parin's Spinyfish.
Image: Sue Lindsay
© Australian Museum
© Australian Museum
Scanning electron micrographs of the scales of a Black Spinyfin, Diretmichthys parini, from the Australian Museum fish collection. The species has also been called Parin's Spinyfish.

Scanning electron micrographs of the scales of a Black Spinyfin, Diretmichthys parini, from the Australian Museum fish collection. The species has also been called Parin's Spinyfish.
Image: Sue Lindsay© Australian Museum