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African gurnard

Chelidonichthys lastoviza

Not Evaluated Saltwater
अधिकतम लंबाई
40.0 cm
गहराई सीमा
10-150m
कुल

Overview

African gurnard (Chelidonichthys lastoviza) is a marine fish of the family Triglidae (Sea Robins), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm. Its recorded depth range is 10–150 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries.

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परिचय

The African gurnard (Chelidonichthys lastoviza) is a saltwater fish reaching up to 40 cm in length. It has a bony armored head and uses modified pectoral fin rays to walk along the seafloor while searching for prey.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 40.0 cm
गहराई सीमा 10-150m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, estuaries

जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
10-150m

Taxonomy

गण Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes)
कुल Triglidae (Sea Robins)
प्रजातियाँ Chelidonichthys lastoviza

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

How big does African gurnard get?
African gurnard can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
Where is African gurnard found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does African gurnard belong to?
African gurnard (Chelidonichthys lastoviza) belongs to the family Triglidae (Sea Robins) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).

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