Sand Seatrout: Cynoscion arenarius

Appearance:

• Pale body color, yellow above, silver to white below
• One or two prominent canine teeth usually at tip of upper jaw
• Inside of the mouth is yellow
• No well-defined black spots on back
• 10 to 12 soft rays in anal fin
• No chin barbels

Habitat:

Sand seatrout are a Gulf species that may occur in the Atlantic waters of extreme south-eastern Florida.  Adults are predominantly found inshore residing in bays and inlets but may move offshore during the winter months.  Young sand seatrout occur inshore in shallow bays.

Behavior:

Sand seatrout mature during their first or second year.  They have a prolonged inshore spawning season that extends through the spring and summer.  They feeds mainly on small fish and shrimp.

State Record:

This species is not currently eligible for a state record.

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Image Credit: Diane Rome Peebles