Gomon's Gurnard, Pterygotrigla gomoni Last & Richards 2012
The holotype of Gomon’s Gurnard, Pterygotrigla gomoni (WAM P 26270–004, 156 mm TL, preserved). Source: William J. Richards. License: CC BY Attribution
Summary:
A species of Pterygorigla, unique in having a patch of scales on the prepectoral area, and a rather short cleithral spine.
Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2018, Pterygotrigla gomoni in Fishes of Australia, accessed 19 Jan 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/4808
Gomon's Gurnard, Pterygotrigla gomoni Last & Richards 2012
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Distribution |
Endemic to northern Australia, 230 m northwest of Beagle Bay, Western Australia, depth 280-320 m. |
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Features |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: a patch of scales on the prepectoral area; scales absent on nape, breast, and interpelvic area; cleithral spine short (9-11% SL); interorbital narrow (6.3-7.9% SL); P112+3. |
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Etymology |
This species is named after Dr. Martin F. Gomon who has contributed greatly to the understanding of Australian fish systematics, particularly members of the triglid genus Lepidotrigla. |
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Species Citation |
Pterygotrigla gomoni Last & Richards 2012, Zootaxa 3195: 40, figs 1-2. Type locality: Indian Ocean, Western Australia, 230 km north-west of Beagle Bay [15°30’S, 120°58’E]. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2018 |
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Resources |
Gomon's Gurnard, Pterygotrigla gomoni Last & Richards 2012
References
Last, P.R. & Richards, W.J. 2012. Two new gurnards of the genus Pterygotrigla (Scorpaeniformes: Triglidae) from Australian seas. Zootaxa 3195: 39–50.
Richards, W.J. & Yato, T. 2012. The tropical species of the subgenus Pterygotrigla (Pisces: Triglidae: Pterygotrigla) with description of a new species. Zootaxa 3484: 53-64
