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The Bigeye searobin (Prionotus longispinosus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Triglidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The bigeye searobin is a searobin (Triglidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has a flattened, bony head with large eyes and large, fan-shaped pectoral fins. The lower pectoral fin rays are free, finger-like feelers with which it 'walks' over the bottom and probes for prey. Adults usually live below 27 m on sand and mud bottoms, while juveniles are very common in bays and estuaries. It feeds on shrimps, crabs and other benthic crustaceans. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bigeye searobin?
The Bigeye searobin has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Large eyes and fan-shaped pectoral fins; walks over the bottom on finger-like fin rays.
Where does the Bigeye searobin live?
The Bigeye searobin lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; sandy and muddy bottoms, bays and estuaries.
How big does the Bigeye searobin get?
The Bigeye searobin grows to a maximum of about 35 cm.
Is the Bigeye searobin dangerous to humans?
No, the Bigeye searobin is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bigeye searobin edible?
The Bigeye searobin is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Prionotus
More from the family Triglidae
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