Bellator xenisma (Jordan & Bollman, 1890) Splitnose searobin |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Prionotinae | |||
Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 94 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Baja California and the Gulf of California to Colombia. One specimen reportedly captured near Channel Islands off Santa Barbara in southern California, USA (Ref. 2850). | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits soft bottoms. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |