Prionotus scitulus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Leopard searobin |
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Cox, C. |
Family: | Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Prionotinae | |||
Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range 1 - 45 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Virginia to southern Florida in USA and northern and eastern Gulf of Mexico. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits shallow-water bays. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.05.91 |
Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 15.07.13 |
Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 30.08.94 |