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Pterygotrigla hemisticta (Temminck & Schlegel, 1843) Blackspotted gurnard |
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photo by
Gloerfelt-Tarp, T. |
| Family: | Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Pterygotriglinae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 420 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific, wide distribution from Japan to Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Pectoral fin with black area with diagonal band of separate white spots and 12 connected rays. Mostly red with prominent black spots and large black spot in first dorsal fin. | |||
| Biology: | Species with a wide depth range (Ref. 9771). Found on the continental shelf and continental slope. Benthic (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||