Lesser gurnard
📖 Overview
The lesser gurnard, or Quekket's gurnard, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Triglidae, the gurnards and sea robins. This species is found in the southwestern Indian Ocean and marginally in the southeastern Atlantic Ocean. This species is of commercial importance as a food fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lesser gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lesser gurnard is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 150 m . Subtropical; 20°S - 35°S South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | lesser gurnard |
| 🌍CES | štítník jihoafrický |
| 🇫🇷French | Grondin mineur |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falso-Voador-de-KwaZulu-Natal · Falso-voador-de-Natal |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Малая тригла-ласточка |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Rubio menor |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelidonyctis queketti | Regan | 1904 | Synonym |
| Trigla queketti | Regan | 1904 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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