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Australian spiny gurnard

Lepidotrigla papilio

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
20.0 cm
Depth Range
?-60m
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 20.0 cm
Depth Range ?-60m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
?-60m
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Taxonomy

Order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes)
Family Triglidae (Sea Robins)
Species Lepidotrigla papilio

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Australian spiny gurnard get?
Australian spiny gurnard can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
What family does Australian spiny gurnard belong to?
Australian spiny gurnard (Lepidotrigla papilio) belongs to the family Triglidae (Sea Robins) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).

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