Caught off Coney Island, can anyone ID this thing
Jan 31, 2020 22:25:14 #
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Jan 31, 2020 23:47:13 #
stuco
Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City
FixorFish wrote:
Not a freakin' clue, but I chimed in so I can become informed. Just what the hell is going on with the back end...3 tails ?
I also have no clue, but want to see the answer.
Feb 1, 2020 07:57:47 #
6482bodean
Loc: Northern Indiana
It resembles the rat fish, but the picture is pretty out of focus making it hard to tell. Not sure it could be a rat fish unless it lost its way. The information I found says they inhabit in the Pacific Northwest, and this was caught on the opposite coast.
Feb 1, 2020 08:14:03 #
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Feb 1, 2020 10:18:33 #
The tailis identical to the tail of a skate. The two other extensions are identical to the "balls" of a skate. Can't see the mouth position but the smaller ones we catch usually roll up which is why we call them footballs. Based on this I would guess skate.
Feb 1, 2020 10:37:50 #
The mouth appeared square looking when it was open. Least ways I think it was a mouth. I agree with you on the two appendages near the tail.
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Feb 1, 2020 13:07:35 #
JamieG
Loc: new Jersey-sandy hook, raritan bay
Joe Beaderman wrote:
I think I would get ahold of the state university or the game and parks, have never seen one of those and wouldn't even guess at what it is !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been fishing these waters around new york and new jersey my whole life and that is definitely a skate, its wings in this photo are curled under its body giving it that alien look. You can eat the wings and will sometimes find skate wings on the menu of a seafood restaurant. It has a fibrous texture but a mild taste. We catch a lot of these while bottom fishing for fluke. lots of spines covering there whole body so its tricky getting your hook out.
Feb 1, 2020 14:32:09 #
Feb 2, 2020 13:11:02 #
Tanglefoot
Loc: Brevard, North Carolina
I’m hanging in here to see if it is identified. I know I’ve seen a picture of one before but my steel trap mind is quite rusty and I just don’t recall.
Feb 2, 2020 15:22:31 #
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