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SPOTTED SEATROUT

Cynoscion nebulosus

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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; not barbels; no scales on the soft dorsal fin; one or two prominent canine teeth usually present at tip of upper jaw.

Similar fish: other seatrouts.

Where found: INSHORE and/or NEARSHORE over grass, sand, and sandy mud bottoms; move into slow moving or still, deep waters in cold weather.

Size: common to 4 pounds on west coast, larger on east coast.

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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