The Shortfin searobin (Bellator brachychir) is a brackish-water fish of the family Triglidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The shortfin searobin is a searobin (Triglidae) from coastal waters of the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a bony, armoured head, a red-brown body and large pectoral fins whose lower rays are modified into finger-like feelers. With these it walks over sand and mud bottoms and touches and tastes small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Shortfin searobin?
The Shortfin searobin has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Shortfin searobin live?
The Shortfin searobin lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Shortfin searobin get?
The Shortfin searobin grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Shortfin searobin dangerous to humans?
No, the Shortfin searobin is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Bellator
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