Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body moderately elongate, compressed; snout is blunt, protruding, mouth is subterminal; color silvery with a yellowish tinge; pectoral fins low on body, 7-8 detached rays on lower part of fin, the longest of these rays longer than the rays in the upper pectoral; dorsal and caudal fin edged in black; anal and pelvic fins edged in white. |
Similar Species |
The protruding blunt nose and free rays of the lower pectoral fin distinguish this species from other fishes. |
Habitat |
Gulf, sandy or muddy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
33 cm (13 in), common to 25 cm (10 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. VIII+I,12-13; A. III,13-15 (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. |