Dwarf gurnard
📖 Overview
Dwarf gurnard (Pterygotrigla elicryste) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 124 and 138 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 26 - 27. This species possess the following distinguishing characters: cleithral spine maybe present or absent, 7-9% SL when present, ventral to the opercular spine; sometimes with black pigment distally between spines 1-3 and 5-7 on interspinous membranes of first dorsal-fin; crenulate scales on trunk, scaled prepectoral, breast and belly; usually naked interpelvic area; outer surface of pectoral fin gray with 13 connected rays, black area on inner side of ventral 3 rays and lateral edge usually with several pale streaks; pectoral-fin length 42-51% SL, longest free ray 44-48% SL; 0-1 epibranchial gill rakers, 8-9 ceratobranchial gill rakers, length about 3% SL); 27 (rarely 26) vertebrae .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 124 - 138 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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