FishincSpecies catalog
Red gurnard
Chelidonichthys cuculus
Red gurnard (Chelidonichthys cuculus) belongs to the family Triglidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Chelidonichthys cuculus |
|---|---|
| Family | Triglidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Other names | East Atlantic Red Gurnard, Soldier |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Northern Europe saltwater |
Identifying features
- Elongated body tapering to the tail
- Large bony armoured head
- Three free finger-like rays below each pectoral fin
- Lateral line with tall plate-like scales
- Bright red body and red fins
Red gurnard in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Seekuckuck, Grondin Rouge |
| French | Grondin Rouge |
| Spanish | Arete, Cuco, Escacho |
| Polish | Kurek napłon |
| Swedish | Rödknot, Grondin Rouge |
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