Shortfin gurnard
📖 Overview
Shortfin gurnard (Lepidotrigla spinosa), first described by Gomon, 1987 is a fish in the family Triglidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 38 to 45 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Shortfin gurnard is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shortfin gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 38 - 45 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Shortfin Gurnard · Southern Shortfin Gurnard |
| 🌍CES | štítník otrněný |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falso-voador-de-asa-pequena |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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