Spottail seabream
Spottail pinfish
Spottail seabream
Spottail seabream
Photo Credit: © Diane Rome Peebles
Family Porgies
Scientific Family Sparidae
Scientific Name Diplodus holbrookii
Spanish Name Sargo cotonero
ITIS# 647888
Tail shape Forked
Spottail pinfish are almost totally gray in color, with a large, black spot on the distal end of the caudal peduncle. This is similar to other members of its genus, Diplodus annularis and Diplodus sargus -though D. sargus has several vertical bars that the Spottail pinfish does not.
Biology
Lives in shallow coastal waters, including bays and harbors. Occurs in inshore seagrass beds. Prefers flat vegetated sea bottoms. Rarely found in brackish water. Feeds mainly on small invertebrates.
Appearance
Body Shape
Compressiform
Color
Main Color: Silver
Other Color: black
Other Color: black
Common Body Shape
Flattened side to side
Pattern
Length
Avg Length: 10 inches (25 cm)
Max Length: 18 inches (46 cm)
Max Length: 18 inches (46 cm)
Maximum Weight
Specifications
Handling Concerns
Harmless
Conservation Concerns
None
Range in USA
MD-TX
Abundance
Very Common
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