Cathedral Searobin [Peristedion cataphractum]
Description
The Cathedral Searobin is found in the Eastern Atlantic, ranging from the Bay of Biscay to the coasts of Morocco. It is known for its high, cathedral-like spines. This species is found in depths ranging from 100 to 800 meters, typically on muddy or sandy bottoms. It feeds on crustaceans and other small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Searobins
Triglidae
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| Genus |
Armored searobins
Peristedion
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