Gabon Gurnard
Chelidonichthys gabonensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–200 m
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The gabon gurnard works sand and rubble bottoms from the shoreline to about 200 metres, walking over the seabed on the free, finger like rays of its pectoral fins. It grows to roughly 32 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Triglidae › Chelidonichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274875.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gabon Gurnard live?
- The Gabon Gurnard (Chelidonichthys gabonensis) is typically found at 15–200 m.
- Is the Gabon Gurnard dangerous to divers?
- The Gabon Gurnard is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gabon Gurnard get?
- The Gabon Gurnard grows to about 32 cm.