788 observationsLeast Concern
Striped Searobin
Prionotus evolans
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Triglidae ›Genus: Prionotus
About
The striped searobin (Prionotus evolans) is a fish belonging to the genus Prionotus. It was first described by Carolus Linnaeus in 1766. It resembles the northern searobin, but differs in having a larger head, larger mouth, and longer pectoral fins. In the species, the pectoral fins reach near the rear third of the second dorsal fin. The tail is more square in the striped searobin, and the free pectoral rays taper toward their tips. These filaments...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Striped Searobin is Prionotus evolans.
- Striped Searobin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Striped Searobin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Striped Searobin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Striped Searobin belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Striped Searobin belongs to the family Triglidae.
- Striped Searobin belongs to the genus Prionotus.