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Gafftopsail Catfish

Bagre Marinus

Photo by RyanMorris
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Field Notes

Description:

Grey, slimy, no scales, about 14" long

Habitat:

Shallowwater, southern gulf side of florida, in mangroves

Notes:

The Gafftopsail catfish is very common in Florida. Has a long, sail-like dorsal fin. The pectoral and dorsal fins are poisonous. The venum can cause long lasting pain. Gafftopsail lives on the gulf side of Florida near beaches, mangroves, canals,under docks and in shallow waters. The fish was caught under a large bridge on Ft. myers Beach. Fish was caught in the Gulf in about 10 feet of water
www.floridagofishing.com

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PublishedMay 13, 2014

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