Shortwing searobin
📖 Overview
Shortwing searobin (Prionotus stearnsi), first described by Jordan & Swain, 1885 is a medium-sized fish in the family Triglidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 17.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 37 to 300 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shortwing searobin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 37 - 300 m , usually 73 - 180 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 24°N North Carolina and northern Gulf of Mexico to southern Florida in USA; northern coast of South America (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Shortwing searobin |
| 🇫🇷French | Grondin aile-courte |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Gallina aleta corta · rubio pequeño |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 60 records indexed .
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