Scientific Name:
Lagodon rhomboides
Common Name(s):
Pinfish
Description:
Spotted Pinfish are oval and compressed. They are silvery overall with bluish sides and yellow stripes and 5 to 6 faint dusky bars. They have a dark patch just behind the gill cover and their fins are yellow.
Feeding Habits:
Pinfish feed on shrimp and other crustaceans.
Range:
Widespread in the Gulf Coast area.
Habitat:
The pinfish enjoy shallow waters with grassy bottoms.
Typical Size:
Pinfish are 4-6 inches long and a few ounces in weight.
World Record: