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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Black-finned gurnard

Pterygotrigla leptacanthus Günther, 1880
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Black-finned gurnard (Pterygotrigla leptacanthus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pterygotrigla leptacanthus
Authority
Günther, 1880
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Base of first dorsal fin with 10 flat plates. Preserved specimens uniformly tan with black spots on dorsum.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Black-finned gurnard is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 500 m . Deep-water West Pacific: Indo-Australian Archipelago.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Günther, 1880

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