Prionotus albirostris Jordan & Bollman, 1890
Whitesnout searobin
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Prionotinae
Max. size:  20.5 cm SL (female); max.weight: 171.0 g
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Isla San Lorenzo, Callao, Peru and the Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on sandy bottoms, may bury in sand during the day. "Walks" about on spines of ventral fins (Ref. 5227).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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