Flying Gurnard, Common Sea Robin 391 



small crustaceans, but small shellfish, fish fry, and algae 



are also eaten. 



Economic Importance: None. 



Flying Gurnard 

 Cephalacanthus volitans (Linnaeus) 



The Flying Gurnard occurs in the warm waters of both 

 sides of the Atlantic. It reaches a length of about one foot. 

 Rare north of North Carolina. Strays as far north as 

 Cape Cod. 



Common Sea Robin 

 Prionotus carolinus (Linnaeus) 



Color: Red-brown or gray above; 5 dark, saddle-like 

 blotches along back; pale yellow or white below. A black 

 spot between the fourth and fifth spines of the first dorsal 

 fin. 



Distribution: Occurs in the coastal waters from the Bay 

 of Fundy to South Carolina, but it is most common south 

 of Cape Cod. 



Size: Reaches a length of about 16 inches but is usually 

 less than one foot. 



General Information: The Common Sea Robin is a bot- 

 tom species found from tide mark down to depths of 250 

 feet or more. It is common inshore in summer but in 



