Bigeye gurnard
📖 Overview
Bigeye gurnard (Pterygotrigla jacad) 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 12.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 240 and 311 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13; Vertebrae: 27 - 28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: presence of buckler in advance of D1 fin; no antrorse infraorbital spine; short anterior infraorbital spines (7-10% SL); moderate pectoral fin length (28-31% SL), first fin free ray length moderate (26% SL); large eye (34-36%HL); moderate snout length (13-14% SL); no scales on nape and breast, belly with scales; 12-14 gill rakers length moderate; body without dark pigmentation except for inner surface of pectoral fin black with clear edges and black spot on D1 (not visible on holotype) .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigeye gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 240 - 311 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Nazareth amd Saya de Malha Banks.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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