Red Gurnard (species: Chelidonichthys kumu) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Chelidonichthys kumu
Red Gurnard


©Jojoe Photography: Red Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu)

©Dennis King: Red Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Triglidae
Genus Chelidonichthys
Species Chelidonichthys kumu
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 23 cm (Length of specimen)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 200 m - applies to most often found between 75m and 150m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Red Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu)

Distribution and habitat preferences

Found from estuaries to edge of continental shelves over sand and sandy shell seabed. Reported to be often found in rivers. Juveniles may occur in bays (FishBase).

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