Roundsnout gurnard
📖 Overview
Roundsnout gurnard (Lepidotrigla mulhalli) 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 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 210 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15; Vertebrae: 31. Snout profile and interorbit, straight to convex. Body is mottled pink, dark red above and whitish below .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roundsnout gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 210 m . Temperate; 32°S - 43°S Southwest Pacific: southeastern Australia, including Victoria and Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .
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