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'''Gurnard''' can refer to: |
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[http://www.cornish-seafood.co.uk/i/species/wing_gurnard.jpg] |
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*The [[sea robin]], a fish. |
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*The [[flying gurnard]], a fish. |
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*[[Gurnard, Isle of Wight]], a village on the [[Isle of Wight]] in [[England]] |
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{{disambiguation}} |
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There are as many as 6 different species of Gurnard found in waters surrounding the British Isles. These species include the Red, Tub, Grey and Streaked |
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Gurnards have prominant pectoral fins at the front. Having three spines which are detached and act as feelers that are most likely used to search the ground for food or prey. |
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The Gurnard makes a distinct grunting sound which is often louder during spawning. |
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== TUB GURNARD == |
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(Trigla Lucerna) |
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The most common and also the largest of the 6 species. The body is a pinkish orange in colour with the pectoral fins commonly being bright blue or green in colour. Their heads are large and covered in armour plaiting with large eyes. |
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== RED GURNARD == |
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(Aspitrigla cuculus) |
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[http://www.seaworthyfish.co.uk/images/fish/redgurnard.jpg] |
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== GREY GURNARD == |
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(Eutrigla gurnardus) |
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[http://web.ukonline.co.uk/aquarium/pics/greygurnard.jpg] |
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Revision as of 22:53, 12 March 2006
Gurnard can refer to:
- The sea robin, a fish.
- The flying gurnard, a fish.
- Gurnard, Isle of Wight, a village on the Isle of Wight in England
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