The Family Percophidae is also known as the sea robins or gurnards. This family of fish is characterized by their spiny, armored heads and distinctive pectoral fins, which resemble bird wings. There are around 20 species within the Percophidae family, including the common gurnard and the flying gurnard. Other synonyms for Family Percophidae include triglidae, which is another name for the gurnard family, or sea chubs, which refers to their round, chubby appearance. These fish are typically found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, where they feed on small crustaceans and fish.