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The Black armored searobin (Peristedion truncatum) is a saltwater fish of the family Peristediidae that grows up to 17 cm.
South America: Brazil, Cuba, French Guiana, Guyana, Mexico, Suriname and others
Description
The Black armored searobin is an armored searobin (Peristediidae) of sand and mud bottoms of the continental slope in the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 25 cm and has an elongate, bony-plated, reddish body with a projecting, forked snout and chin barbels with which it feels in the sediment. As a slow bottom-dweller of deeper water it searches for small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black armored searobin?
The Black armored searobin has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Black armored searobin live?
The Black armored searobin lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. South America: Brazil, Cuba, French Guiana, Guyana, Mexico, Suriname and others
How big does the Black armored searobin get?
The Black armored searobin grows to a maximum of about 17 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Black armored searobin dangerous to humans?
No, the Black armored searobin is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Peristedion
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