Shortfin searobin
📖 Overview
Shortfin searobin (Bellator brachychir), first described by Regan, 1914 is a small fish in the family Triglidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 35 to 200 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Shortfin searobin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shortfin searobin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 35 - 200 m . Tropical; 37°N - 33°S North Carolina, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to northern South America (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | shortfin searobin |
| 🌍CES | štítník krátkoploutvý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falso-voador-de-asa-curta |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Короткопёрый беллатор |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | rubio aleticorta |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prionotus brachychir | Regan | 1914 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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