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Species catalogue
Gurnard
Order
Scorpaeniformes
Family
Triglidae
Marine fish with regularly ossified skeleton. Slender and elongated body, with a less abrupt facial profile and a sharper snout. Small and elevated eyes. Teeth forming velvety bands on jaws and vomer. Pinkish or reddish color on the back and flanks. It can measure up to 75 cm and weigh up to 6 kg.
Characteristics
FAO code
GUU
GUU
Specie
Chelidonichthys lucerna
Chelidonichthys lucerna
Type
White fish
White fish
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
Fishing seasons
mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
International denominations
Germany
Knurrhahn
China
斑鳍鲂鮄
France
Grondin perlon
Italy
Gallinella o Cappone
Portugal
Ruivo
United Kingdom
Gurnard
Fishing areas
