Hyperostotic gurnard
📖 Overview
Hyperostotic gurnard (Pterygotrigla cajorarori), first described by Richards & Yato, 2012 is a medium-sized fish in the family Triglidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 26.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 150 to 413 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 27. This species is distinguished by the following characters: with enlarged hyperostotic bones of the head (first infraorbital, preopercular ridge that includes bones of the infraorbital series, frontal bones in front of orbit, parietals, nuchal spines), cleithral spines, and D1 fin spines 2, 3, and 4. P1 rays 12+3. Nape and breast with scales.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hyperostotic gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 150 - 413 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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