Lepidotrigla bispinosa
Lepidotrigla bispinosa Steindachner, 1898
Bullhorn gurnard
Lepidotrigla bispinosa
photo by Iranian Fisheries Research Organization (IFRO)


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Family:  Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Triglinae
Max. size:  16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 115 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Common on sand or mud on continental shelves; found at depths down to 115 m. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and mollusks. Of little economic importance, bycatch of bottom trawls. Flesh is firm and delicious (Ref. 13710).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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