PIGFISH - Orthopristis chrysoptera

March 9th, 2006 by Gillwetter Press

Family Haemulidae, GRUNTS

Description: gray, often with a bluish cast; many bronze to yellowish spots, dashes, and other small markings; mouth small, ending below front nostril.

Size: to 38 cm (15 in.).

Where found: bay and banks; not on reefs in water less than 60 ft.

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