[2] The head is covered with filaments on the blind side (the side without the eyes), giving this fish a bearded appearance when viewed from the front.

This pattern extends onto the dorsal and anal fins.

[3] This fish is found in the Mediterranean Sea and along the Atlantic coast of Africa, just barely entering the Indian Ocean in South Africa.

[2] It is found on sandy and rubble sea beds, particularly close to ship wrecks and reefs.

[3] This fish feeds on small benthic invertebrates.