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Prionotus scitulus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Leopard searobin |
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photo by
Cox, C.D. |
| Family: | Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Prionotinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 45 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Virginia to southern Florida in USA and northern and eastern Gulf of Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow-water bays. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||