Bandtail searobin
📖 Overview
Bandtail searobin (Prionotus ophryas) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 171 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 11. Caudal fin has 3 dark vertical bars. Long filament on nostril. Fleshy tentacle above eye. No other searobin has filaments on the nostril and fleshy tentacles above the eye
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bandtail searobin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 171 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 9°N, 98°W - 59°W North Carolina, USA to Venezuela, including the Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico and the Antilles.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bandtail searobin |
| 🌍CES | štítník pruhoocasý |
| 🇫🇷French | Grondin fil |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falso-voador-elegante |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | rubio cola bandeada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prionotus grisescens | Teague | 1951 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 64 records indexed .
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