Porgy & Sheepshead
Scup
Stenotomus chrysops
SaltwaterSparidaeLeast Concern
About
Scup are a schooling fish with a compressed body shape and a small mouth. They are known for their silvery coloration and the iridescent blue streaks along their sides, and are often found near the seabed.
- Average size
- 9-13 inches, 0.5-4 lbs
- Colors
- Silvery with iridescent blue streaks, darker gray or olive on the back, and sometimes with reddish fins.
- Diet
- Omnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates, crustaceans, mollusks, and algae.
- Region
- Atlantic coast of the United States, from Massachusetts to North Carolina.
