Southern fiddler (Trygonorrhina fasciata)

Scientific name: Trygonorrhina fasciata M?ller & Henle, 1841

Southern fiddler (Trygonorrhina fasciata)

The Southern fiddler (Trygonorrhina fasciata) is a marine fish of the family Rhinobatidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, endemic to Australia.

Biology

Common near the coast, on sandy bottoms and seagrass areas, often near rocky reefs. Ranges from the intertidal to 180 m. Ovoviviparous with golden egg capsules, each with up to 3 embryos. The flesh is good to eat, although only a small quantity is sold in seafood outlets.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Trygonorrhina fasciata
Family
Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes)
Order
Rajiformes (Skates and Rays)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
126
Depth range
180 m (591 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 180 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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