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ALEXANDRE MEINESZ

Tub gurnard

In Dive.Explo360: Mediterranean · Northeast Atlantic · Atlantic Ocean · Black Sea

Easy to recognise when it opens its vast fins with bluish reflections, the Tub gurnard travels across sandy seabeds searching for prey. Its three free rays act as true sensors, allowing it to explore the seabed meticulously.

Habitat de Tub gurnard Habitat
Sand, Gravel
Profondeur de Tub gurnard Depth
10-150 m
Groupe biologique de Tub gurnard Group
Benthic fish
Rôle écologique de Tub gurnard Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The Tub gurnard has a distinctive outline with a massive, angular head topped by prominent eyes. Beneath its pectoral fins, three free rays resembling little legs help it explore the seabed. Its broad pectoral fins, often coloured blue and green, can be opened suddenly. When handled or stressed, it can produce sounds by vibrating its swim bladder.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It mainly frequents soft seabeds such as sand, gravel or detrital areas, but can also be observed near rocks. It occurs from shallow water down to more than 200 metres.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It searches for food by probing the seabed with its highly sensitive free rays. It mainly consumes crustaceans, worms and various invertebrates, but can also catch small fish.

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