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Dark olive or blue-green back; sides covered in tones of
blue, purple, lavender, gold, and copper; irregular diagonal
rows of vaguely-defined dark spots appear above the lateral
line; 1 to 2 prominent canine teeth usually present at tip
of upper jaw; black margin on tip of the tongue; pelvic and
anal fins yellow; pectoral fins olive on outside, yellow underneath;
mouth yellow inside. |
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An Atlantic coast fish, possibly found in the extreme southeastern
Gulf; adults move INSHORE and north during warm months inhabiting
the surf, inlet bays, channels, and estuaries; adults move
OFFSHORE and south during cold months; juveniles inhabit estuaries
which serve as nurseries. |
2 to 3 pounds. |
May mature as early as age 1; spawns in NEARSHORE or estuarine
areas between April and October; schooling fish; feeds primarily
on shrimp and fish. |
