| Description: last
ray of dorsal fin extended into long filament; one dorsal
fin; back dark blue to green or greenish black, shading
into bright silver on the sides; may be brownish gold in
estuarien waters; huge scales; mouth large and points
upward. Similar
Fish: (as juveniles) ladyfish, Elops saurus.
Where found:
primarily INSHORE fish, although adult fish spawn
OFFSHORE where the ribbon-like larval stage of the fish
can be found.
Size: most angler
catchs 40 to 50 pounds.
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