Blackspotted Gurnard Perch
Neosebastes nigropunctatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–556 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: dangerous
A temperate scorpionfish of inshore reefs, it sits on the bottom and is taken in trawls from sixty down to more than five hundred metres, though usually shallower than 250. The spines carry venom, so it is best left untouched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Neosebastidae › Neosebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281713.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackspotted Gurnard Perch live?
- The Blackspotted Gurnard Perch (Neosebastes nigropunctatus) is typically found at 30–556 m.
- Is the Blackspotted Gurnard Perch dangerous to divers?
- The Blackspotted Gurnard Perch can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Blackspotted Gurnard Perch get?
- The Blackspotted Gurnard Perch grows to about 36 cm.