Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Prionotinae |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,550.0 g; max. reported age: 7 years |
reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 9 - 180 m |
Western Atlantic: Nova Scotia in Canada to northern Florida in the USA; rare north of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, USA. |
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Occurs mainly on sand bottom from inshore estuaries to about 180 m depth. Found occasionally over reefs. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and fishes. Used both for food and fish meal; other uses include for bait, pet food and fertilizer. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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