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Striped searobin

Prionotus evolans Linnaeus, 1766
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Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
1.6 kg
Lifespan
7 yrs
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
9–180 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
30 cm
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Occurs mainly on sand bottom from inshore estuaries to about 180 m depth. Found occasionally over reefs. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and fishes. Used both for food and fish meal; other uses include for bait, pet food and fertilizer.

Scientific Name
Prionotus evolans
Authority
Linnaeus, 1766
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
1.6 kg
Lifespan
7 years
Depth Range
9–180 m
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Striped searobin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Striped searobin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Size at Maturity
22.1cm TL

Oviparous .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 180 m , usually 20 - 70 m . Temperate; 46°N - 26°N, 82°W - 63°W north of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.3
Food Items

crustaceans and fishes

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
45cm
Max Weight
1,600g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Linnaeus, 1766

🎣 Angling Guide

Difficulty
Beginner
Fight Rating
strong pulls with head-shakes
Best Seasons
spring,summer,fall
Best Time
incoming tide, dawn and dusk
Line Weight
15-30
Rod Type
medium-heavy spinning
Hook Size
2/0-5/0
Catch & Release
✓ Recommended
Best Months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Techniques
bottom fishing popping cork soft plastics live bait
Bait & Lures
live shrimp cut mullet soft plastic paddle-tails popping corks
Recommended Tackle
  • medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
  • 30-50 lb braid
  • fluorocarbon leader
Where to Find Them
  • grass flats
  • oyster bars
  • marsh drains
  • deeper channel edges
Tips & Tricks
Popping cork technique attracts fish from distance. Fish moving tides.
Catch & Release Tips

Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.

Regulations Summary

⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
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