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Triglidae (Searobins) > Triglinae
Etymology: Lepidotrigla: Greek, lepis, lepidos = scale + Greek, trigla, es = red mullet (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: This binomial commemorates the exploratory cruises to the Indo-West Pacific region jointly sponsored by ORSTOM and MNHN. (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 250 - 340 m (Ref. 27468). Deep-water
Western Pacific: Chesterfield and Bellona plateaus, New Caledonia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 12.8 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 27468)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Del Cerro, L. and D. Lloris, 1997. Gurnard fishes (Scorpaeniformes, Triglidae) from off New Caledonia, with description of five new species. p.91-124. In B. Séret (ed.) Résultats des Campagnes MUSORSTOM. Mem. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. (MMNHN), 17(174), Paris. (Ref. 27468)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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