Can anyone tell me what type of fish this is? It was caught and released in Florida.
Jan 29, 2021 18:06:22 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
JackH wrote:
That may be a fish called a Sea Robin.
Yeah,,, but it's not. I've had plenty of sea robins on deck over the years, while dragging for shrimp... ¡Even got hit square in the upper back by one, once! (Glad I had turned around when I did... I had been bent over a bit & facing the direction it came from, just a second or 2 before it hit me!)
Jan 29, 2021 18:33:46 #
lorafa93 wrote:
Maybe a Stretchjaw Blenny???
https://biogeodb.stri.si.edu/caribbean/resources/img/images/species/4062_1834.jpg
https://biogeodb.stri.si.edu/caribbean/resources/img/images/species/4062_1834.jpg
I think you are right. Never seen one before.
Jan 29, 2021 18:49:37 #
ppatti1111
Loc: Port O'Conner Texas
I uploaded the pic to Google and it cam back as a Ballan Wrasse but i dont know.
Jan 29, 2021 18:55:09 #
It’s definitely not a Sea Robin. We used to catch them all the time in Delaware Bay when I lived up north.
Jan 29, 2021 19:52:32 #
Jan 30, 2021 09:40:45 #
KATIM
Loc: Palm City Florida
Without taking to the internet or googling, I'd say sea Robin also. Would have to see another different photo at a different angle to change my mind.
Jan 30, 2021 09:48:08 #
Jan 30, 2021 09:57:54 #
“Wing like “ pectorals and check out the snout. These fish are usually caught in large numbers when targeting more desirable species such as flounder. So much that you may as well just move to a different place,A real pain in the ass. I am hearing more often now of people eating them in fish tacos . Some people cut strips off their belly to use as bait.
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Jan 30, 2021 14:03:00 #
myers6044 wrote:
Kinda looks like a Puffer. Did it blow up at all?
Here's a puffer
Jan 31, 2021 07:31:57 #
FS Digest wrote:
Can anyone tell me what type of fish this is? It was caught and released in Florida.
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by murond2005
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by murond2005
See the spot on the gill cover, it's a hairy blenny. It does have the coloration of a puffer from the side.
Jan 31, 2021 07:58:45 #
I recently caught a Pufferfish and a bystander asked me if all Pufferfish were poisonous. I had no idea so I looked it up and read that Pufferfish have a toxin in their skin. I think they can control when it’s released, but it was suggested that you wear gloves when handling all Pufferfish. There is no antidote for any of the toxins that they contain, and if you do come in contact with it it can be fatal.
Fortunately I always wear gloves when I’m fishing, but it still scared the crap out of me when I read that.
Fortunately I always wear gloves when I’m fishing, but it still scared the crap out of me when I read that.
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