Prionotus ruscarius Gilbert & Starks, 1904
Common searobin
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Prionotinae
Max. size:  39.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California and Magdalena Bay, Baja California (Ref. 9352) to Chile (Ref. 9068).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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