streaked gurnard
| Scientific name | Chelidonichthys lastoviza |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bonnaterre |
| Year of description | 1788 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Triglidae |
| Genus | Chelidonichthys |
Introduction
Chelidonichthys lastoviza, commonly known as streaked gurnard, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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Longevity18 year
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Patternmottling
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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Longevity18 year
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the streaked gurnard ?
The streaked gurnard measures between 15 and 40 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, bleu, orange, marron, rose and beige body. The also has marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The streaked gurnard is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The streaked gurnard is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature9 - 26 °C
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Depth10 - 150 m
Biotope presentation
The streaked gurnard is most often found at a depth between 10m and 150m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Tags
#Triglidae
#Chelidonichthys
#fonds sablonneux
#fonds vaseux
#Mediterranean Sea
#Black Sea
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Angulhas
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Bengala
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Golfe de guinée
#Temperate Eastern Atlantic Ocean
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Transition & Cap Vert
#Eastern Cold Atlantic Ocean
#Eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean
#western Indian Ocean
