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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Long-ray searobin

Prionotus teaguei Briggs, 1956
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Long-ray searobin (Prionotus teaguei) 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. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Prionotus teaguei
Authority
Briggs, 1956
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Long-ray searobin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Long-ray searobin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Long-ray searobin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Long-ray searobin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical; 10°N - 8°N Central Pacific: known only from Costa Rica.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2007

📊 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
Briggs, 1956

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