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Peristedion brevirostre (Günther, 1860) Flathead searobin |
| Family: | Peristediidae (Armored searobins or armored gurnards) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 55 - 550 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Mainly from the Antilles but also from southern Florida (Ref. 7251) and offshore from Honduras to Nicaragua. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky slopes (Ref. 51211). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||