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Black Sea Bass - FishyAF Species #8

Black Sea Bass - FishyAF Species #8

Black sea bass, also known as Centropristis striata, are a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to the Gulf of Mexico. They are characterized by their elongated, oval-shaped bodies and their distinctive, mottled black and white markings. Black sea bass are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. Black sea bass 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...

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Fluke - FishyAF Species #7

Fluke - FishyAF Species #7

Fluke, also known as Paralichthys dentatus, are a type of flatfish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They are characterized by their elongated, oval-shaped bodies and their distinctive, black-and-white striped markings. Fluke are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. Fluke 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 sandy or muddy bottoms. The average length and weight of a fluke can...

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Cunner - FishyAF Species #6

Cunner - FishyAF Species #6

Cunner, also known as Tautogolabrus adspersus, are a type of wrasse found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They are characterized by their elongated, oval-shaped bodies and their distinctive, black-and-white striped markings. Cunner are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. Cunner 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 cunner can...

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Skate - FishyAF Species # 5

Skate - FishyAF Species # 5

Skate, also known as Rajidae, are a family of cartilaginous fish found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They are characterized by their elongated, diamond-shaped bodies and their large, wing-like pectoral fins. Skate are typically a gray or brown color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over six feet in length. Skate 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 skate can vary depending on...

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