Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body elongate, widest just below dorsal fin origin, compressed; color blue-gray above, silvery below; irregular horizontal yellow stripes on head, body and soft dorsal fin; sometimes with dusky mottling on sides; snout pointed, moderate slope on head, mouth small, not reaching to anterior margin of eye; fins yellow with dusky margins; 2nd anal fin spine not thicken, shorter than 3rd spine; 2 pores under lower lip on chin. |
Similar Species |
Can sometimes be confused with pinfish, but differs from the pinfish by having a longer snout, smaller eye and no shoulder spot (present on the pinfish). |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay |
Maximum Size |
46 cm (18 in), common to 30 cm (12 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. XII-XIII,16; A. III,12-13 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |