Roberts' gurnard
📖 Overview
Roberts' gurnard (Pterygotrigla robertsi) 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 30.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 420 and 511 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 12. This species is distinguished by the following characters: presence of buckler in advance of D1 fin; no antrorse AIO spine; short anterior AIO spines (7-10% SL); long pectoral fin (47-55% SL), its first free ray long (33% SL); eye moderate (10-11% SL); long snout (16-20% SL), nape and breast scaleless; belly with scales; 9-12 short gill rakers (2%SL); dark pigment on dorsum of holotype .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roberts' gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Roberts' gurnard is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Roberts' gurnard is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 420 - 511 m . Deep-water endemic to the Coral Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Roberts' Gurnard |
| 🌍CES | štítník Robertsův |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falso-voador-do-Mar-de-Coral |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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