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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bean's searobin

Prionotus beanii Goode, 1896
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
35–200 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
12 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bean's searobin (Prionotus beanii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 35 and 200 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Prionotus beanii
Authority
Goode, 1896
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Depth Range
35–200 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bean's searobin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bean's searobin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bean's searobin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 35 - 200 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
15cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Goode, 1896

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Bean's searobin · sicklefin searobin
🇫🇷French Grondin de Bean

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Prionotus trinitatis Goode & Bean 1896 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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