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Searobin highhat (Pareques lanfeari) — Sciaenidae

Searobin highhat

Pareques lanfeari
Family: Sciaenidae

The Searobin highhat (Pareques lanfeari) is a saltwater fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 40 cm.

Length
40 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0–60.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Activity
Nocturnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The searobin highhat is a drum (Sciaenidae) from reef and coastal water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a stocky body with a strikingly high, sail-like first dorsal fin; juveniles wear ornate black-and-white stripes that fade with age. As a nocturnal, shy fish it shelters by day under ledges and in caves and searches at night for worms, small crustaceans and molluscs. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Searobin highhat?

The Searobin highhat has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly black and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.

Where does the Searobin highhat live?

The Searobin highhat lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Searobin highhat get?

The Searobin highhat grows to a maximum of about 40 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.

Is the Searobin highhat dangerous to humans?

No, the Searobin highhat is harmless to humans.

Is the Searobin highhat edible?

Yes, the Searobin highhat is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Zadel-ridderdrum sourced
English name
Searobin highhat sourced
Scientific name
Pareques lanfeari
Family
Sciaenidae
Other names
Royal highhat sourced

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
40.0 verified
Average length (cm)
25.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Black sourced
Pattern
Horizontal stripes sourced
Tail shape
Straight inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Max depth (m)
60.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Nocturnal sourced
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Vissen met natuurlijk aas (vis, garnaal, worm) of kunstaas dicht bij rif- en rotsstructuren. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Pareques

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