Key Identification Features
- Males and females form distinct pairs to spawn.
- Its lateral line scales are notably enlarged, and each of these scales bears a number of distinct spines.
- Prionotus carolinus, commonly known as the northern sea robin, can be identified by its broad spiny head, tapering body, blue eyes, and large, wing-like pectoral fins.
- Its body is covered in distinct oblique skin ridges that originate at the lateral line.
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