Bluefin Gurnard
Chelidonichthys kumu
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–200 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
The bluefin gurnard walks across sandy seabeds on fingerlike lower fin rays, feeling for buried prey from estuaries out to the shelf edge. Its dorsal spine is venomous, and juveniles often shelter in bays before moving deeper.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Triglidae › Chelidonichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218122.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluefin Gurnard live?
- The Bluefin Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu) is typically found at 1–200 m.
- Is the Bluefin Gurnard dangerous to divers?
- The Bluefin Gurnard can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Bluefin Gurnard get?
- The Bluefin Gurnard grows to about 60 cm.