Red Gurnard
Chelidonichthys cuculus
Sighting evidence at Scoglio del Raviolo, Portofino
Red gurnards walk across the sandy patches between boulders on their modified pectoral fin rays, searching for buried crustaceans and small fish with extraordinary methodical precision. Their vibrant red and orange colouring makes them one of the most striking species on the site, and their deliberate movement allows close approach by patient divers. They are an indicator of healthy sandy and mixed substrate ecosystems within the reserve.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Red Gurnard is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.