10. Brachypterois serrulata (Richardson, 1846)

Sawcheek scorpionfish (Figure 11)

Material examined: 1 ex., 22.07.11; Mohana, Reg. No. MARC /ZSI/F3724 .

Description: Dorsal fin spines short; dorsal fin membtrane between spines moderately incised. Scales present on serrated mandible. Dorsal spines 13, rays 11; Anal spines 3, rays 6.

Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Gulf of Oman to Philippines and Taiwan. Also reported from the Arafura Sea.

Remarks: The fish has no commercial value. Size: 35 cm.