Pegasidae

The seamoths make up a family of ray-finned fishes, the Pegasidae, within the order Syngnathiformes. They are named after Pegasus, a creature from Greek mythology. Seamoths are notable for their unusual appearance, including flattened bodies, the presence of large, wing-like, pectoral fins, a long snout, and a body encased in thick, bony plates. They are found primarily in coastaltropical waters of the Indo-Pacific.