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Horned Sculpin - FishyAF Species # 4

Horned Sculpin - FishyAF Species # 4

Horned sculpin, also known as Myoxocephalus scorpius, are a type of fish found in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, as well as in the Arctic and Baltic Sea. They are characterized by their elongated, spiny bodies, which are typically a mottled brown or green color. Horned sculpin have large, spiny fins and a distinctive, horn-like protrusion on the top of their head, which gives them their name. Horned sculpin are typically found in cold, 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...

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Winter Flounder - FishyAF Species # 3

Winter Flounder - FishyAF Species # 3

Winter flounder, also known as Pseudopleuronectes americanus, are a type of flatfish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from the Gulf of Maine to the Carolinas. They are characterized by their oval-shaped bodies, which are a mottled brown color on the upper side and white on the underside. Winter flounder have both eyes on the same side of their head, which allows them to lie on the seafloor and blend in with their surroundings. Winter flounder 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...

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Windowpane Flounder - FishyAF Species # 2

Windowpane Flounder - FishyAF Species # 2

Windowpane flounder, also known as Scophthalmus aquosus, are a type of flatfish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from the Gulf of Maine to the Carolinas. They are characterized by their oval-shaped bodies, which are a mottled brown color on the upper side and white on the underside. Windowpane flounder have both eyes on the same side of their head, which allows them to lie on the seafloor and blend in with their surroundings. Windowpane flounder 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...

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Striped Bass Striper

Striped Bass - FishyAF Species # 1

Striped bass, also known as Morone Saxatilis, are a popular game fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America. They are characterized by their horizontal stripes, which are typically green, blue, or black, and can range in color from silver to almost black. Striped bass are typically found in estuaries and coastal waters, where they feed on smaller fish and crustaceans. The average length and weight of a striped bass can vary depending on their location and age. In general, adult striped bass can grow to be over three feet long and weigh up to 60 pounds. However, larger...

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