Prionotus evolans

Prionotus evolans (striped searobin) is a fish belonging to the genus Prionotus. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1766.[1]

Prionotus evolans
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Scorpaeniformes
Family:	Triglidae
Genus:	Prionotus
Species:	P. evolans
Binomial name
Prionotus evolans (Linnaeus, 1766)

Description

It resembles the northern searobin, but differs in having a larger head, larger mouth, and longer pectoral fins. In the species, the pectoral fins reach near the rear third of the second dorsal fin. The tail is more square in the striped searobin, and the free pectoral rays taper toward their tips. These filaments are banded in the striped searobin. As the name implies, the striped searobin has a conspicuous narrow reddish-brown stripe along the side below the lateral line. There is only one dark bar crossing the pectoral fin and usually it is so diffuse as to be a mere darkening of the center of the fin rather than a definite pattern. It occurs from Florida to the Gulf of Maine, but it is rare north of Cape Cod.

Habitat and range

The striped searobin can be found from Nova Scotia to northern Florida. They live mostly on sand bottoms from inshore estuaries to about 180 m depth. Also occasionally found above reefs.[2]

Diet

The striped searobin is carnivorous and feeds mostly on crustaceans and smaller fishes.[2]

Uses

The striped searobin has minor commercial uses and is a game fish. It is also occasionally used as bait.[2]

References

1. Prionotus evolans
2. "Prionotus evolans summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2020-04-23.

"The Inland Fishes of New York State." C. Lavett Smith.