Striped Searobin
Prionotus evolans
A bottom-dwelling fish with large pectoral fins and barbels used to search for food in sandy and muddy bottoms. Known for making grunting sounds when caught.
Striped Searobin at a glance
- Scientific name
- Prionotus evolans
- Typical size
- 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters from the surf zone to about 200 feet deep over sandy and muddy bottoms. Often caught by bottom fishermen targeting other species, particularly common in bays and nearshore waters along the Atlantic coast.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a striped 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™ worksStriped Searobin questions people ask
Striped Searobin is Prionotus evolans.
A typical striped searobin runs 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every striped searobin you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coastal waters from the surf zone to about 200 feet deep over sandy and muddy bottoms. Often caught by bottom fishermen targeting other species, particularly common in bays and nearshore waters along the Atlantic coast. 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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