Scaly gurnard

The scaly gurnard, Lepidotrigla brachyoptera, is a searobin of the family Triglidae, found around New Zealand including the Kermadec Islands, at depths of between 35 and 300 m.

The Scaly gurnard lives in the demersal, marine, depth range 26 - 234 m environment.

The scaly gurnard, Lepidotrigla brachyoptera, is a searobin of the family Triglidae, found around New Zealand including the Kermadec Islands, at depths of between 35 and 300 m. Its length is up to 15 cm. More

smaller scaly gurnard is not a commercial species. Talley's wishes to thank SeaFic for the above information. More

the much smaller scaly gurnard is not a commercial species. Flesh firm, pink, medium to low fat content and suitable for most methods of cooking. Scales too small to need removing. More

scaly gurnard are less common than in the previous class while skates are more common. A map of the Hauraki Gulf showing the distribution of class 4 of the 20 class level Hauraki Gulf Marine Environment Classification. More

Common names

Scaly gurnard in English
spotted gurnard in English
spotted gurnard in Unknown

Order : Scorpaeniformes
Family : Triglidae
Genus : Lepidotrigla
Species : Lepidotrigla brachyoptera
Authority : Hutton, 1872