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 bodies, pointed snouts, and forked tails. Shiny green with turquoise stripes, they feature a dark spot behind their gill cover. Found in seagrass beds and coastal waters, they help maintain ecosystem balance by feeding on amphipods, algae, and small invertebrates.