Galapagos gurnard
📖 Overview
Galapagos gurnard (Prionotus miles) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Galapagos gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Galapagos Gurnard · Galápagos Searobin · Orange-throat Gurnard · Orange-throat Searobin |
| 🌍CES | štítník galapážský |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Galapagos-knurhane |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falso-voador-insular |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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