Porgy & Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
SaltwaterSparidaeNot Evaluated
About
The sheepshead is a deep-bodied fish characterized by its prominent, human-like teeth, which it uses to crush the shells of its prey. They are often found around structures like docks, pilings, and rocky outcroppings, and are known for being opportunistic feeders.
- Average size
- 12-20 inches, 2-5 lbs (can reach up to 30 inches and 20 lbs)
- Colors
- Silver or gray body with 5-7 dark vertical bars along its sides. Fins are often dusky or blackish.
- Diet
- Crustaceans (crabs, shrimp, barnacles), mollusks (oysters, clams), and small fish
- Region
- Atlantic coast of the United States, from Nova Scotia to Florida, and along the Gulf Coast to Texas
