Armored searobin
📖 Overview
Armored searobin (Peristedion miniatum), first described by Goode, 1880 is a medium-sized fish in the family Peristediidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 64 to 910 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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 Armored searobin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Armored searobin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 64 - 910 m. Deep-water; 42°N - 33°S West Indies.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | armored searobin · Armoured Searobin |
| 🌍CES | brňák šelfový |
| 🇫🇷French | malarmat à dix aiguillons |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falso-voador-de-chifre-de-espinho |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Малая панцирная тригла |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peristedion mcgintyi | Fowler | 1952 | Synonym |
| Peristedium miniatum | Goode | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 34 records indexed .
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