SPOTTAIL PINFISH - Diplodus holbrooki

March 9th, 2006 by SFTC Press

Family Sparidae, PORGIES

Description: dark saddle on caudal peduncle sometimes forms a complete ring around peduncle in adults; eight faint bars on body, alternately long and short; more prominent in young; edge of opercular membrane blackish; pelvic and anal fins dusky brown, dorsal fin less dark.

Size: to 46 cm (18 in.).

Where Found: inshore seagrass beds, offshore rocks and reefs.


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