Australian spiny gurnard
📖 Overview
Australian spiny gurnard (Lepidotrigla papilio) 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. 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): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15; Vertebrae: 30 - 31. Adults have scute-like lateral line scales, a prominent white-edged dark blotch on the first dorsal fin, a broad pale band on the caudal fin, and blackish green color on the inner surface of the large pectoral fins .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Australian spiny gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 60 m . Temperate; 28°S - 43°S South Wales and Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Australian spiny gurnard · Butterfly Gurnard · Eastern Spiny Gurnard · Southern Spiny Gurnard · Spiny Gurnard |
| 🌍CES | štítník modrolemý · štítník motýlovitý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Australsk pigknurhane |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falso-voador-mariposa |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тригла-бабочка |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratrigla papilio | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Trigla papilio | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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