Shortfin Gurnard
Lepidotrigla spinosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 38–45 m
- For divers: safe
A small gurnard of soft continental shelf bottoms, this species walks across the seabed on finger like rays split from its pectoral fins. The type specimen came from between 38 and 45 metres, where it feeds on small bottom living invertebrates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Triglidae › Lepidotrigla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274919.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shortfin Gurnard live?
- The Shortfin Gurnard (Lepidotrigla spinosa) is typically found at 38–45 m.
- Is the Shortfin Gurnard dangerous to divers?
- The Shortfin Gurnard is harmless to divers.