Tub gurnard (Chelidonichthys lucerna)

Scientific name: Chelidonichthys lucerna Linnaeus, 1758

The Tub gurnard (Chelidonichthys lucerna) is a marine fish of the family Triglidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 8–24°C (46–75°F). Native range: Eastern Atlantic, Norway to Cape Blanc (along the African coast); not recorded at Madeira and the Azores. Also in the Mediterranean and Black seas.

Tub gurnard care at a glance

Temperature: 8–24°C (46–75°F)

Biology

Longest ray in the pectoral fin reaching the front part of the anal fin. Lateral line scales smooth. Reddish color.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Chelidonichthys lucerna
Family: Triglidae (Searobins)
Order: Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 75.0
Common length: 30.0
Depth range: 20–318 m (66–1043 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 318 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Cape Blanc (along the African coast); not recorded at Madeira and the Azores. Also in the Mediterranean and Black seas.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.15-1.6(?); tmax=14)