FishyAF Blog — Species Quest

White perch, also known as Morone americana, are a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and their distinctive, white flesh. White perch are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. White perch are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas with rocky or sandy bottoms. The average length and weight of a...

Northern kingfish, also known as Menticirrhus saxatilis, are a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and their distinctive, dark mottled markings. Northern kingfish are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. Northern kingfish are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas with rocky or sandy bottoms. The average length and weight of...

Bluefish, also known as Pomatomus saltatrix, are a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and their distinctive, blue-silver color. Bluefish are typically a metallic blue or silver color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over three feet in length. Bluefish are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are pelagic fish and are often found near the surface, where they hunt in schools. The average length and weight of a bluefish...

Scup, also known as Stenotomus chrysops, are a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They are characterized by their elongated, oval-shaped bodies and their distinctive, dark mottled markings. Scup are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. Scup are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas with rocky or sandy bottoms. The average length and weight of a scup can...