Bighead Searobin
Prionotus tribulus
A bottom-dwelling fish with a large head, prominent eyes, and wing-like pectoral fins. Known for making grunting sounds when caught.
Bighead Searobin at a glance
- Scientific name
- Prionotus tribulus
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters and estuaries. Often caught incidentally by anglers bottom fishing for other species using cut bait or small live baits. Commonly found in depths from shallow water to about 80 feet.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a bighead searobin through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBighead Searobin questions people ask
Bighead Searobin is Prionotus tribulus.
A typical bighead searobin runs 6-12 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every bighead searobin you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters and estuaries. Often caught incidentally by anglers bottom fishing for other species using cut bait or small live baits. Commonly found in depths from shallow water to about 80 feet. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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