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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Jaggedhead gurnard

Gargariscus prionocephalus Duméril, 1869
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Jaggedhead gurnard is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gargariscus prionocephalus
Authority
Duméril, 1869
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
30 cm
Latitude
20°S – 35°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Large barbels on lower jaw. Orange-reddish in life with black bands in pectoral fin and black edge on dorsal fins.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Jaggedhead gurnard is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Jaggedhead gurnard is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Jaggedhead gurnard is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 304 m . Deep-water; 35°N - 20°S, 105°E - 135°E North West Cape (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
35°N – 20°S
Described By
Duméril, 1869

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gargariscus semidentatus Smith 1917 Synonym
Gargariscus undulatus Weber 1913 Synonym
Peristedion undulatum Weber 1913 Synonym
Peristethidion prionocephalum Duméril 1869 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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