The Prickly gurnard (Lepidotrigla faurei) is a saltwater fish of the family Triglidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The prickly gurnard is a gurnard (Triglidae) from the southwestern Indian Ocean, off southern Africa. The species grows to about 18 cm and has a flattened, bony head, a reddish body and large, fan-shaped pectoral fins whose lower rays are modified into separate, finger-like feelers. As a bottom-dweller it walks on these feelers over sand and mud bottoms between about fifty and one hundred and seventy-five metres and touches and tastes small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Prickly gurnard?
The Prickly gurnard has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Prickly gurnard live?
The Prickly gurnard lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Prickly gurnard get?
The Prickly gurnard grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Prickly gurnard dangerous to humans?
No, the Prickly gurnard is harmless to humans.
Is the Prickly gurnard edible?
The Prickly gurnard is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Lepidotrigla
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