| Description:
silvery with 4 to 6 black vertical bands on each side
which sometimes become obscure in larger fish; deep,
flattened body; separated first and second dorsal fins;
concave caudal fin; anterior rays of second dorsal fin
and anal fin elongated. Similar Fish: no close resemblances,
but frequently and mistakenly called angelfish.
Where found:
INSHORE and NEARSHORE, around natural and artificial
reefs, and especially near navigation markers in 15 to 20
feet of water.
Size: most catches
less than 2 pounds, known to reach 15 pounds.
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