Family: |
Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Prionotinae |
Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 200 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Panama to Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-11 |
Biology: |
Found on sand or rubble bottoms. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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