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Seatrout:
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Information About Seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus): |
| Description: |
dark
gray or green above, with sky blue tinges shading to silvery
and white below; numerous distinct round black spots on
back, extending to the dorsal fins and tail; black margin
on posterior of tail; no barbels; no scales on the soft
dorsal fin; one or two prominent canine teeth usually
present at tip of upper jaw. |
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| Similar
Fish: |
other
seatrouts. |
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| Where
found: |
INSHORE
and/or NEARSHORE over grass, sand and sandy bottoms; move
into slow-moving or still, deep waters in cold weather. |
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| Size: |
common
to 4 pounds on west coast, larger on east coast. |
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| Florida
Record*: |
15
lbs., 6 ozs. |
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| Remarks: |
matures
during first or second year and spawns INSHORE from March
through November; often in association with seagrass beds;
lives mainly in estuaries and moves only short distances;
adults feed mainly on shrimp and small fish; prefers water
temperatures between 58 and 81 degrees F and may be killed
if trapped in shallow water during cold weather; longevity
8 to 10 years. |
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The Florida records quoted are from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission's printed publication. The records
are provided as only as a benchmark. |
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