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Prionotus evolans (Linnaeus, 1766) Striped searobin |
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photo by
Flescher, D. |
| Family: | Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Prionotinae | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,550.0 g; max. reported age: 7 years | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 9 - 180 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Nova Scotia in Canada to northern Florida in the USA; rare north of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | 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. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||