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WeakfishFamily
Sciaenidae, DRUMS
Cynoscion regalis
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Description: 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.
Similar Fish: other
seatrouts.
Where found: an Atlantic coast fish, possibly found
in the extreme southeastern Gulf; adults move
INSHORE and north during warm months inhabiting the
surf, inlets, bays, channels and estuaries; adults
move OFFSHORE and south during cold months;
juveniles inhabit estuaries which serve as
nurseries. |
