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Bandtail searobin (Prionotus ophryas) — Triglidae

Bandtail searobin

Prionotus ophryas
Family: Triglidae
LC · Least Concern

The Bandtail searobin (Prionotus ophryas) is a brackish-water fish of the family Triglidae that grows up to 27 cm.

Length
27 cm
Water
Brackish
Depth
1.0–171.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

Description

The bandtail searobin is a bottom-dwelling marine fish of the searobin family (Triglidae) from the western Atlantic. It has a large bony head shield and broad, fan-like pectoral fins; the lower fin rays are separated into finger-like feelers with which the fish 'walks' over the bottom and probes for prey. Above the eyes it bears conspicuous fringed skin flaps. The species lives on sandy bottoms of bays, estuaries and the shallow continental shelf and feeds on crustaceans and small fishes. It grows to about 27 cm and is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Bandtail searobin?

The Bandtail searobin has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Bandtail searobin live?

The Bandtail searobin lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Bandtail searobin get?

The Bandtail searobin grows to a maximum of about 27 cm. On average the species is around 23 cm.

Is the Bandtail searobin dangerous to humans?

No, the Bandtail searobin is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Bandstaartpoon sourced
English name
Bandtail searobin verified
Scientific name
Prionotus ophryas
Family
Triglidae
Other names
Bandtail searobin; Bandtail sea-robin verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
27.0 verified
Average length (cm)
22.5 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Spots inferred
Tail shape
Straight inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
Two separate inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Brackish sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
1.0 verified
Max depth (m)
171.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

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 sourced

Status & sources

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

Same genus Prionotus

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