Broadly widened head in the shape of a shovel; only slight
indentation of anal fin; front of head not notched at midline;
gray or grayish-brown in color.
Where Found:
Size:
Remarks:
INSHORE species found in bays and estuaries.
Commonly 3 to 4 feet.
Matures at about 3 feet in length and bears 6 to 12 young
at one time. Feeds chiefly on crabs and other crustaceans.
