Butterfly gurnard
📖 Overview
Butterfly gurnard (Lepidotrigla vanessa), first described by Richardson, 1839 is a medium-sized fish in the family Triglidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 28.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 10 to 100 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17. Adults have large pectoral fins that reach well beyond the tips of the pelvic fins, and a prominent black spot on the first dorsal fin between spines V-VIII .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Butterfly gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 100 m . Temperate; 33°S - 43°S South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratrigla vanessa | Richardson | 1839 | Synonym |
| Trigla vanessa | Richardson | 1839 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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