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Bandtail Searobin

Prionotus ophryas

Description:

Mottled and spotted, gray to reddish brown. body and fins may exhibit bars and bands. Large head with tapered snout. Pectoral fins long, and fan-like when extended.

Habitat:

Prefer shallow areas of sea grass, sand and coral rubble. When foraging, "walk" about on finger-like spines of pectoral fins, which are also used like hands to turn over rubble.

Notes:

Somewhat wary; when approached, typically spread pectoral fins and swim a short distance away.

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KarenWeaverAmos
Spotted by
KarenWeaverAmos

Coral Gables, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jul 16, 2011
Submitted on Jul 18, 2011

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