Ryukyu gurnard
📖 Overview
Ryukyu gurnard (Pterygotrigla ryukyuensis) 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 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. This species is distinguished by having the following characters: absence of scales on the nape, prepectoral area, breast, or interpelvic area; long and strong cleithral spine (16-29 % SL), P1 12+3; a slight indication of possible hyperostosis of the first infraorbital bone and cleithral spine .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ryukyu gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ryukyu gurnard is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ryukyu gurnard is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 500 m . Deep-water West Pacific: from Japan southward through the South China Sea, Indonesia, and northwestern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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