African gurnard
Chelidonichthys lastoviza
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Saltwater
Hakkında
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 |
| Derinlik Aralığı | 10-150m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
10-150m
Taxonomy
| Takım | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Familya | Triglidae (Sea Robins) |
| Türler | Chelidonichthys lastoviza |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
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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