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Scup - FishyAF Species #12

Scup - FishyAF Species #12

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...

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Atlantic Cod - FishyAF Species # 11

Atlantic Cod - FishyAF Species # 11

Atlantic cod, also known as Gadus morhua, are a type of fish found in the North Atlantic Ocean, from Labrador to the Gulf of Maine. They are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and their distinctive, white flesh. Atlantic cod are typically a greenish-brown or gray color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over four feet in length. Atlantic cod 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...

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Pollack - FishyAF Species #10

Pollack - FishyAF Species #10

Pollack, also known as Pollachius pollachius, are a type of fish found in the North Atlantic Ocean, from Labrador to the Gulf of Maine. They are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and their distinctive, black-and-white mottled markings. Pollack are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over three feet in length. Pollack 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...

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Sea Raven - FishyAF Species # 9

Sea Raven - FishyAF Species # 9

Sea raven, also known as Hemitripterus americanus, 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, black-and-white striped markings. Sea raven are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. Sea raven 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...

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