Searobins [Trigla]

Description

Trigla is a genus representing the typical searobins, characterized by their wing-like pectoral fins which they can spread wide while swimming. These fish are found in sandy or muddy bottoms of oceans around the world, where they use their lower pectoral fin rays, which are detached and resemble 'legs', for probing the substrate for food. They are known for producing croaking sounds through the use of muscles attached to their swim bladder.

Species
Northern Searobin [Prionotus carolinus]
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Striped Searobin [Prionotus evolans]
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Bigwing Searobin [Prionotus alatus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Searobins
Triglidae
Statistics
  • Species 3