Genus Liparis 



(177) Liparis liparis (Linnaeus) 1766 

 Striped sea snail 



Specimens: 



This Arctic and northern species strays into Rhode Island waters 

 during the winter and spring. Tracy (1910) mentions specimens 

 taken off Watch Hill and Block Island. A specimen was collected by 

 J. Watson in Narragansett Bay during March, 1957. 



Family Triglidae 

 Genus Prionotus 



(178) Prionotus carol inns (Linnaeus) 1771 

 Common sea robin, robin, gurnard 



Specimens: 



Common sea robin occur in Rhode Island waters from April 

 until October. Many are taken by trap and trawler fishermen and 

 utilized with trash species. Specimens observed ranged in size 

 from 7 to 15 inches (TL). 



(179) Prionotus evolans (Linnaeus) 1766 

 Striped sea robin 



Specimens: 



This species is similar in form and habits to Prionotus carolinus, 

 but reaches a maximum of 18 inches (TL) and has brown bars on 

 its pectoral fins. It is not as common as the Prionotus carolinus, 

 but is frequently taken by trap and otter trawl from June through 

 October in Rhode Island waters. 



Family Peristediidae 

 Genus Peristcdion 



(180) Peristcdion miniatum Goode 1880 

 Armored sea robin 



Specimens: 



According to Evermann and Marsh (1902) Peristcdion miniatum 

 is known only from the type locality, which is the Gulf Stream 



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