Bigwing Searobin [Prionotus alatus]
Description
The Bigwing Searobin is a species of sea robin found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is a bottom-dwelling species, preferring sandy or muddy bottoms at depths from 27 to 183 meters. The Bigwing Searobin is named for its large pectoral fins, which it uses for both locomotion and finding prey. Its diet consists mainly of small fish and invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Searobins
Triglidae
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| Genus |
Searobins
Trigla
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