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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Shortfin gurnard

Lepidotrigla spinosa Gomon, 1987
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
38–45 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Lepidotrigla spinosa
Authority
Gomon, 1987
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Depth Range
38–45 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Shortfin gurnard is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Shortfin gurnard is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Shortfin gurnard is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Shortfin gurnard is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 38 - 45 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.07 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gomon, 1987

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Shortfin Gurnard · Southern Shortfin Gurnard
🌍CES štítník otrněný
🇵🇹Portuguese Falso-voador-de-asa-pequena

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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