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Prionotus albirostris Jordan & Bollman, 1890 Whitesnout searobin |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Prionotinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20.5 cm SL (female); max.weight: 171.0 g | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Isla San Lorenzo, Callao, Peru and the Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on sandy bottoms, may bury in sand during the day. "Walks" about on spines of ventral fins (Ref. 5227). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||