Bullhorn Gurnard
Lepidotrigla bispinosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 9–115 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A gurnard of sandy and muddy shelf bottoms down to about a hundred and fifteen metres, where it walks on finger like fin rays and feels for crustaceans and mollusks. Caught mainly as trawl bycatch, its firm flesh is well regarded.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Triglidae › Lepidotrigla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218126.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bullhorn Gurnard live?
- The Bullhorn Gurnard (Lepidotrigla bispinosa) is typically found at 9–115 m.
- Is the Bullhorn Gurnard dangerous to divers?
- The Bullhorn Gurnard is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bullhorn Gurnard get?
- The Bullhorn Gurnard grows to about 16 cm.