Lepidotrigla brachyoptera Hutton, 1872
Scaly gurnard

Family:  Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Triglinae
Max. size:  13.95 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 26 - 234 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Kermadec Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Reported from depths of 26 m (Ref. 58489) to 234 m (Ref. 27469).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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