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Sheepshead

Archosargus probatocephalus

Photo by 1Sarah2
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27.7981, -82.7973

Field Notes

Description:

Sheepshead feeding off of a dock piling on the barrier islands of the gulf coast of FL.

Habitat:

Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the US.

Reference Links:

Archosargus probatocephalus (Walbaum, 1792), Sheepshead (fish)

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Comments (6)
Nicholas4
they are great hunters.. tough to get.. and they do have big teeth..
1Sarah2
They love the pilings. They are encrusted with oysters and barnacles. Sometimes, if you are very quiet and listen, you can hear them gnawing away. Sounds like it would be creepy but at least it means a photo op is possible.
annorion
These fish have interesting looking teeth. Looks similar to molars.
Nicholas4
He was chasing the sadrines for sure.. they are predators you know..
1Sarah2
Actually, I was concentrating on the small Spanish Sardines that you can barely see in the upper right as blurs. This guy caught me by surprise!
Nicholas4
Nice specimen! Where was your fishing pole?

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PublishedJuly 15, 2011

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