red searobin
Prionotus nudigula
Searobin of the shelf bottom, from southeastern and southern Brazil to Argentina, which shows up in commercial fishing.
Also called: cabrinha-vermelha, cabrinha, rubio, red searobin
- maximum
- 38 cm
- depth
- 15–200 m
who is the red searobin
Searobin of the family Triglidae, reaching 38.1 cm. It lives near the bottom of the continental shelf, usually between 15 and 200 m, and occurs from southeastern and southern Brazil to Argentina, including Uruguay. Like other searobins, it has a large head with bony plates and spines, and large pectoral fins. It is a bottom fish. It has a commercial fishery and seldom appears on rod. For anglers, it is valued more for commercial use than for recreational fishing.
Essential profile. Identification, where it occurs and rules, with data from FishBase and the cited regulations. Season, time of day, technique and bait are added once we have a good source for the red searobin.
identification
Large, armored head with bony plates and spines, as in all searobins of the family Triglidae, and large pectoral fins. The popular name, cabrinha-vermelha (red searobin), points to its reddish color. It lives on the shelf bottom, from southeastern and southern Brazil to Argentina.
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Each card shows the day's index (0 to 100) and, below it, a strip with the index for each hour, from 0h to 23h. from poor to excellent.
Essential profile: the index uses a general fish model (weather, sun, moon and tide), without a season or time of day specific to this species.
where found
In Latin America it occurs in southeastern and southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, on shelf bottoms.
Habitat: Continental shelf bottoms, 15 to 200 m.
coast
rules for the red searobin
Summary of the regulations we found, with the source for each. Rules change; before keeping or transporting fish, check with the state environmental agency.
Conservation: Not on the Brazilian national list (Ministerial Ordinance GM/MMA No. 1.667/2026).
We found no species-specific rule beyond the region's general rules.
catch and release
catch and release Releasing the fish alive, quickly and with a wet hand. During a closed season it isn't always allowed: what the regulation says applies.
It poses no danger to the angler. The head spines call for care when handling it and removing the hook.
how much it weighs without taking it out of the water
Length-weight relationship W = a·Lb (a = 0.01023, b = 2.96; FishBase (relação peso-comprimento bayesiana, estimativa da própria espécie)). It's an average: a fat or lean fish can vary by 10% to 20%.
estimated weight
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sources and references
Essential profile: size, length-weight, depth, countries and conservation come from FishBase and the cited regulations, and the texts were written from those sources. Season, time of day, sensitivities, technique and baits and lures are not included yet, because we did not find a good source for this species.
- scientific FishBase: Prionotus nudigula (ficha da espécie)Size, length-weight, depth, habitat, distribution, biology, and IUCN status. Page checked on Oct 13, 2026.
- scientific FishBase: nomes populares de Prionotus nudigulaNames by country and language.
- official Portaria GM/MMA nº 1.667, de 27 de abril de 2026: Lista Nacional Oficial de Espécies da Fauna Ameaçadas de Extinção (peixes e invertebrados aquáticos)The species is not on the list. Checked in the DOU of April 28, 2026.