Other Saltwater
Cunner
Tautogolabrus adspersus
SaltwaterLabridaeNot Evaluated
About
The cunner is a small, elongated fish with thick lips and a single long dorsal fin. They are opportunistic feeders and exhibit a variety of social behaviors, including nest building and sex change.
- Average size
- 6-10 inches
- Colors
- Variable, including blue, brown, red, and green, often with darker blotches or stripes. Breeding males can be brightly colored.
- Diet
- Small invertebrates, including crustaceans, mollusks, and worms.
- Region
- Northwest Atlantic, from Newfoundland to Chesapeake Bay