Four species termed ‘armoured fish’ have been recorded by anglers, but marine science knows of others including the fierce looking Armed Gurnard (Peristedion calaphractum). Only one example has been noted off Penzance and that was over a century ago. Such are the changes now taking place in the climate more of these unusual fish are likely in the waters of west Cornwall.
THE TUB
The biggest example is the tub variety weighing a remarkable 12lb 3oz, a
