Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Spottail pinfish
Size:
These fish are commonly found at 10 inches (25 centimeters).
Diet:
These fish feed on plankton, seagrass, smaller fishes, algae, shrimp and crab.
Range & Habitat:
These fish live in coral reefs, rocky and sandy bottom areas, estuaries and vegetated areas in the Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic Ocean.
Details:
Spottail pinfish are named for the small black dot at the base of their tail. Their oval, silvery bodies can thrive in both brackish and marine waters. Like other pinfish, they have strong, flat teeth for crushing hard shells. They feed on a mix of algae, small crustaceans, and invertebrates.