Bluewing Searobin
Prionotus punctatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 190 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Trailing finger like rays from its pectoral fins, the bluewing searobin walks and tastes the sand and mud of the shelf as it hunts shrimp, crabs and small fish. It spreads broad blue edged fins when alarmed and turns up occasionally over reefs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Triglidae › Prionotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276288.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluewing Searobin live?
- The Bluewing Searobin (Prionotus punctatus) is typically found at to 190 m.
- Is the Bluewing Searobin dangerous to divers?
- The Bluewing Searobin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluewing Searobin get?
- The Bluewing Searobin grows to about 45 cm.