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Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) - This species has Incisors, molars, and rounded grinders (read below to learn more)
Sheepshead: Archosargus probatocephalus
Appearance:
Basic silvery color with 5 or 6 distinct vertical black bars on the sides; bars are not always the same on both sides
Prominent teeth, including incisors, molars and rounded grinders
No barbels on the lower jaw
Habitat:
Sheepshead are an inshore species and are commonly found around oyster bars, seawalls and in tidal creeks. They move nearshore during late winter and early spring for spawning.
Behavior:
Sheepshead are fractional spawners (they only lay a portion of their eggs at a time) in inshore waters, typically in March and April. They are omnivorous feeding mostly on crustaceans and small fish.
Source: myfwc.com
Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) - This species has Incisors, molars, and rounded grinders (read below to learn more)
Sheepshead: Archosargus probatocephalus
Appearance:
Basic silvery color with 5 or 6 distinct vertical black bars on the sides; bars are not always the same on both sides
Prominent teeth, including incisors, molars and rounded grinders
No barbels on the lower jaw
Habitat:
Sheepshead are an inshore species and are commonly found around oyster bars, seawalls and in tidal creeks. They move nearshore during late winter and early spring for spawning.
Behavior:
Sheepshead are fractional spawners (they only lay a portion of their eggs at a time) in inshore waters, typically in March and April. They are omnivorous feeding mostly on crustaceans and small fish.
Source: myfwc.com