Red Gurnard
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Body slender; head large, bony; Reddish to greyish brown above, pale below; fan-like pectoral fins green with blue spots, grows to 50 cm.
- Scientific Name
- Chelidonichthys kumu
- Habitat
- Found around N.Z. coast Usually on soft bottoms in offshore waters around New Zealand, up to 200 m.
- Temperament
- Predatory if it fits in its mouth it will be eaten.
- Tank Age/Maturity
- 400 litres preferably larger at least 3 months old.
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on small crustaceans, fish and invertebrates. Will eat anything you feed it once acclimatised
- Threatened Species
- N/A
- Special Requirements
- Need room and open spaces on tank floor to swim, best on a sandy bottom.
- Size
- 50cm