Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Pinfish
Size:
Small in size, pinfish only grow to be 4.5 inches in length (11.43 centimeters).
Diet:
Pinfish start out as carnivores, feeding on shrimp, marine insects, fish eggs and worms. As they mature, they add plant matter into their diet.
Range & Habitat:
Pinfish can be found in coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, from Massachusetts to the north coast of Cuba.
Details:
Pinfish have oval shaped bodies, a pointed snout and a forked tail. This reflective fish is shiny green with turquoise stripes.