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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Large-scaled gurnard

Lepidotrigla cavillone Lacepède, 1801
Max Length
22.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
30–450 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
12 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Large-scaled gurnard (Lepidotrigla cavillone) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 30 and 450 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Lepidotrigla cavillone
Authority
Lacepède, 1801
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
22.5 cm
Depth Range
30–450 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Large-scaled gurnard is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Large-scaled gurnard is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Large-scaled gurnard is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
8cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 450 m . Subtropical; 46°N - 16°N, 18°W - 36°E found in the Black Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
22.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Lacepède, 1801

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Lepidotrigla aspera Cuvier 1829 Synonym
Trigla aspera Cuvier 1829 Synonym
Trigla cavillone Lacepède 1801 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 10 records indexed .

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