Island gurnard
📖 Overview
Island gurnard (Pterygotrigla guezei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 320 and 457 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 27. This species has scales on the nape and breast; P1 11+3; no indication of hyperostosis .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Island gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Island gurnard is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Island gurnard is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 320 - 457 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Mauritius, Reunion and in the Mozambique Channel off western Madagsacar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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