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Inshore
Fishes
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Red Drum(Spottail, redfish, channel bass, puppy drum,)
Sciaenops ocellatus
Black DrumPogonias cromis
Barbells on chin.
Broad black vertical bars along body.
May have multiple spots along dorsal surface..
RKW
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Spotted Seatrout (Winter trout, speckled trout)Cynoscion nebulosus
Sand SeatroutCynoscion arenarius
Weakfish (Summer trout, Gray trout)Cynoscion regalis
Large eye
Silver coloration with no spots.
Most commonly encountered just offshore around live bottom and artificial reefs.
Most commonly encountered in rivers and estuaries.
RKW
RKW
RKW
Numerous distinct black spots on dorsal surface.
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Silver Perch (Virginia Perch)Bairdiella chrysoura
Atlantic Croaker (Hardhead)Micropogonias undulatus RKW
RKW
SpotLeiostomus xanthurus
RKW
Distinct spot on shoulder.
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SheepsheadArchosargus probatocephalus
Broad black vertical bars along body.
Pinfish (Sailors Choice)Lagodon rhomboides
Distinct spot.
RKW
RKW
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Southern Kingfish (Whiting)Menticirrhus americanus
Gulf KingfishMenticirrhus littoralis
Northern KingfishMenticirrhus saxatilis
SEAMAP-SA:RPW
Dusky 1st dorsal-fin tip
Extended 1st dorsal filament
SEAMAP-SA:RPW
RKW
Black caudal fin tip
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Southern flounderParalichthys lethostigma
RKW
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BluefishPomatomus saltatrix
LadyfishElops saurus
Inshore LizardfishSynodus foetens
RKW
RKW
RKW
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Florida PompanoTrachinotus carolinus
RKW
LookdownSelene vomer
RKW
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SpadefishChaetodipterus faber
RKW
Juvenile
Juvenile spadefish are commonly found in SC estuaries. Adults, which look identical to the specimen shown above, are common inhabitants of offshore reefs.
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RKW
D. Hammond
Cobia Rachycentron canadum
Adult
Juvenile
D. Hammond
Adult cobia are considered a coastal migratory species and are commonly encountered in near shore and offshore waters. Juveniles may occasionally be caught inshore.
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Other Inshore Fishes
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Striped BurrfishChilomycterus schoepfi
Northern PufferSphoeroides maculatus
E. Vernon
E. Vernon
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Northern SearobinPrionotus carolinus
RKW
Batfish (sp. Unknown)Ogcocephalus sp.
RKW
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“Baitfish”or fish commonly caught in cast nets or traps.
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Striped MulletMugil cephalus
Atlantic MenhadenBrevoortia tyrannus
RKW
RKW
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Striped killifishFundulus majalis
Mummichog (Mudminnow)Fundulus heteroclitus
RKW
RKW
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Bay AnchovyAnchoa mitchilli
Dorsal fin originates over origin of anal fin.
RKW
RKW
Atlantic BumperChloroscombrus chrysurus
Black spot on caudal peduncle.
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Offshore
Fishes
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Grouper
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Yellowfin Grouper (Fireback)Mycteroperca venenosa
Gag Grouper (Grey, Black Grouper)Mycteroperca microlepis
Black Grouper (Carberita)Mycteroperca bonaci
Distinct orange spots.
Dull red dorsal coloration.
RKW
Large Specimens (40+inches) typically have black bellies.
Mottled brown body.
USCG
RKWDistinct Coloration.
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Yellowedge GrouperEpinephelus flavolimbatus
Tip of dorsal and pectoral fins bright yellow.
Scamp (Broomtail)Mycteroperca phenax
Yellowmouth GrouperMycteroperca interstitialis
Long filaments on tail and anal fin.
Tail and anal fin lack long filaments.
Even
Jagged
Deeper Body
Yellow
USCG
Species is typically caught in deepwater (300+ ft).
Tip of dorsal and pectoral fins bright yellow.
RKW
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Snowy GrouperEpinephelus niveatus
11 Dorsal Spines.
Usually, small species have white spots.
Angle of jaw is comparatively less sloped.
USCG
Small specimens have a black “saddle” on caudal peduncle.
Misty GrouperEpinephelus mystacinus
Black “saddle” on caudal peduncle.
Verticle black bands.D. Player
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Warsaw GrouperEpinephelus nigritus
10 Dorsal Spines.Broad Maxilla.
With mouth closed jaw is at a steep angle and extends to posterior part of eye but not beyond.RKW
RKW
Updated 8/16/05
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)Juvenile
Epinephelus itajara
RKW
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Red GrouperEpinephelus morio
Membrane between dorsal spines even with the tips of the spines.
Dull red body coloration occasionally with white blotches
RKW
Nassau GrouperEpinephelus striatus
Dark stripe through eye. Black saddle on caudal peduncle.
RKW
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Speckled Hind (Kitty Mitchell, Strawberry)Epinephelus drummondhayi
Distinct spots on caudal peduncle.
Coney
Coney (Red Phase)Epinephelus fulvus
RKW
RKW
RKW
Most common color pattern is a dark purple with white specks.
RKW
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16”Rock Hind (Strawberry Grouper)
Epinephelus adscensionis
GraysbyEpinephelus cruentatus
Red HindEpinephelus guttatus
Black tipped fins.
Rounded Tail.
Does not have 2 black spots on caudal peduncle like the Coney
RKW
RKW
RKW
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Snapper
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Red Snapper (AM Red, Genuine)Lutjanus campechanus
Lane Snapper (Candy Snapper) Lutjanis synagris
Rounded Anal Fin.Horizontal Yellow stripes.
Angulate Anal Fin.
Red Iris
Diffuse black spot, more prominent in smaller specimens.
RKW
RKW
Juveniles (8 - 10 in.) may have a diffuse black spot.
10 Dorsal spines
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Yellowtail SnapperOcyurus chrysurus
Broad yellow stripe. Deeply forked yellow tail. RKW
Vermilion Snapper (B-liner)Rhomboplites aurorubens
Deeper forked tail.
USCG
11-12 Dorsal Spines
RKW
Queen SnapperEtelis oculatus
RKW
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Blackfin Snapper (Hambone)Lutjanus buccanella
Silk Snapper ( Yelloweye)Lutjanus vivanus
Red Snapper
Yellow Iris.
Rounded Anal Fin.
Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis
Blue line under eye.
Diffuse Black Spot.
Angulate Anal Fin.
Fork tail
USCG
RKW
Snapper Comparison
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Gray Snapper (Mangrove Snapper)Lutjanus griseus
Anchor- shaped tooth patch on roof of mouth.
Slightly angulate anal fin.Short Pectoral Fin.RKW
Cubera SnapperLutjanus cyanopterus
Rounded Anal Fin.
Chevron - shaped tooth patch on roof of mouth.
Large Canine Teeth. Long Pectoral Fin. RKW
Dog SnapperLutjanus jocu
USCG
White triangular splotch under eye.
RKW
Anchor- shaped tooth patch on roof of mouth.
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Porgy
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Red Porgy (Silver Snapper, Pinky, Pink Snapper)
Pagrus pagrus
2nd nostril oval.Light red body color.
RKW
Whitebone Porgy (Chocolate Porgy)Calamus leucosteus
Small black spots on membrane between spines.
2nd nostril slit - like.
Lacks red body coloration.
RKW
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Knobbed Porgy (Jolthead)Calamus nodosus
Very steep head profile.
2nd nostril slit - like.
Yellow Spots.
RKW
RKW
Littlehead PorgyCalamus proridens
Hump on head.
Blue lines.
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Jolthead PorgyCalamus bajonado
Distinct blue line under eye.
RKW
Jolthead Porgy (Anterior)
Orange on inside corner of mouth.
Note: Specimen shown is 22.5”.
RKW
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SheepsheadArchosargus probatocephalus
Vertical black bars.Incisor - like teeth.
RKW
Spottail Pinfish (Ringtail)Diplodus holbrooki
Large spot on caudal peduncle.
RKW
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Seabass
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Black Sea Bass (Blackfish)Centropristis striata
Bank Sea BassCentropristis ocyurus
Rock Sea Bass Centropristis philadephica
Dark bars with blothes below.
Filaments on dorsal spines.
No filaments on dorsal spines.
Black saddle below dorsal spines.
RKW
RKW
RKW
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Grunts
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White GruntHaemulon plumieri
Red on inside of mouth.
TomtateHaemulon aurolineatum
Spot on base of tail.
Red mouth. Yellow stripe from eye to tail.
RKW
All species of Western Atlantic grunts have red on inside of the mouth.
RKW
Blue stripes.
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Bluestriped GruntHaemulon sciurus
When compared to the white grunt, the bluestriped grunt has a more golden appearance.
RKW
RKW
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CottonwickHaemulon melanurum
Black band unique to this species.
Yellow stripes.Red on inside of mouth.
MargateHaemulon album
Red on inside of mouth.
RKW
Red on inside of mouth. RKW
The Margate is the largest of the Western Atlantic grunts.
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ScupStenotomus chrysops
RKW
PigfishOrthopristis chrysoptera
Small orange spots.
RKW
Inside corner of mouth is red.
Indentation above eye. Blue line under
dorsal fin.
10” RKW
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Jacks
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Banded Rudderfish
Lesser Amberjack
Greater AmberjackRKW
Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili
Banded Rudderfish (Amberine)Seriola zonata
BootFlat
More Streamlined.
Smaller Eye.Deeper Body. RKW
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Juvenile Greater Amberjack
Steep Head Profile.
“Boot” on maxilla.
RKW
Juvenile Greater Amberjack
Boot Flat
Steeper Head Profile.
Larger Eye.
RKW
Lesser AmberjackSeriola fasciata
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Lesser AmberjackSeriola fasciata
Jaw extends past midpoint of eye.
Larger Eye
RKW
NOTE: Lesser Amberjack are typically caught in deeper water than the other jacks. Fishing vessels having snowy grouper or tilefish will often have lesser amberjacks not banded rudderfish.
Jaw does not extend to midpoint of the eye, and no “boot”.
Large Eye
Jaw extends almost to the posterior part of the eye.
Eye is much smaller than lesser amberjack.
Banded Rudderfish (Amberine)Seriola zonata
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Banded Rudderfish Greater Amberjack
The “Boot”The posterior part of the maxilla is much more broad on a greater
amberjack.
Notice the steep incline of the maxilla (the boot). The maxilla is comparatively broader.
There is a very slight incline of the maxilla.
Greater AmberjackAlmaco Jack
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Almaco JackSeriola rivoliana
Yellow JackCaranx bartholomaei
High dorsal fin.
Body comparatively deeper than rudder, lesser, and greater.
“Boot”RKW
Long pectoral fin.Scutes on caudal peduncle.
Yellow underside.
Black JackCaranx lugubris
Steep head profile.
D. Player
D. Player
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African PompanoAlectis ciliaris
Filaments on dorsal and anal fin.
RKW
Crevalle JackCaranx hippos
Scutes on caudal peduncle.
Distinct black spot on opercle.
Scutes on caudal peduncle.
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Rainbow RunnerElagatis bipinnulata
Finlets on caudal peduncle.
Blue & Yellow stripes.
RKW
Blue RunnerCaranx crysos
Scutes on caudal peduncle.
Long Pectoral Fin.
RKW
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Cottonmouth JackUraspis secunda
D. Player
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Triggerfish
Filefish
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Gray Triggerfish (Leatherjacket)Balistes capriscus
Stout 1st dorsal spine.
USCG
Queen TriggerfishBalistes vetula
Distinct body coloration.
RKWRKW
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Unicorn FilefishAluterus monoceros
Ocean TriggerfishCanthidermis sufflamen
D. Player
RKW
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Wrasses
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Hogfish (Hog Snapper)Lachnolaimus maximus
Black SpotProtruding snout with large canine teeth.
Spotfin HogfishBodianus pulchellus
Black spot on pectoral fin.
Filaments
Male
Female
RKW
RKW
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Painted WrasseHalichoeres caudalis
RKW
RKW
PuddingwifeHalichoeres radiatus
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Tautog Tautoga onitis
RKW
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Mackerel
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Spanish MackerelScomberomorus maculatus
King MackerelScomberomorus cavalla
Steep dip in lateral line.
Gradual dip in lateral line.
DBS
Atlantic BonitoSarda sarda
Stripes on dorsal surface.
RKW
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Tuna
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Little Tunny (Bonita, False Albacore)Euthynnus alletteratus
Chain Pattern
Spots RKW
Skipjack TunaKatsuwonus pelamis
StripesRKW
AlbacoreThunnus alalunga
Long Pectoral fin.
USCG
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Blackfin TunaThunnus atlanticus
Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares
Pec. Fin does not extend past dorsal and anal fins.
Pec. Fin extends past dorsal and anal fins.
Yellow finlets.
No yellow.
Juvenile Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus
RKW
Brackett
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Other
Offshore
Fishes
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Sand PerchDiplectrum formosum
Vertical black bar.
RKW
RKW
RKW
Alternate blue and yellow lines.
Spot on caudal peduncle.
Pinfish (Sailors Choice)Lagodon rhomboides
Distinct spot.
RKW
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Tilefish (Golden Tile)Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps
Blueline Tilefish (Grey Tile)Caulolatilus microps
Adipose flap
Lacks adipose flap.Distinct blue line under eye.
Yellow Iris
Body more elongate.
RKW
RKW
Yellow spots.
Goldface TilefishCaulolatilus chrysops
D. Player
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Bearded BrotulaBrotula barbata
Southern HakeUrophycis floridana
Spots behind eye distinguish this from similar species.
RKW
RKW
Sand Tilefish (Slippery Dick)Malacanthus plumieri
G. Steele
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Scorpionfish (Sp. unknown)Scorpaena sp.?
Blackbelly RosefishHelicolenus dactylopterus
Spinycheek ScorpionfishNeomerinthe hemingwayi
RKW
RKW
RKW
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Bermuda ChubKyphosus sectatrix
Blue TangAcanthurus coeruleus
Retractable spine
RKW
RKW
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Longtail BassHemanthias leptus
Long filaments.
RKW
Creole FishParanthias furciferYellowish tinge on dorsal fin.
Silky Appearance.
Smaller Eye
RKW
Spanish FlagGonioplectrus hispanus
Red blotch
Yellow stripes
RKW
RKW
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Soldierfish (Sp. Unknown)
SquirrelfishHolocentrus adscensionis
Bigeye (Toro)Priacanthus arenatus
Large Eye.
Black tipped pelvic and anal fins.
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CubbyuEquetus umbrosus
RKW
Lionfish
Spines are extremely poisonous.
RKW
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Mutton HamletEpinephelus afer
Large eye very close to forehead.
RKW
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Sharks
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Distinct white spots.
Distinct white spots sporadic over body.
Dorsal fin originates behind pec fins.
No interdorsal ridge.2nd dorsal is black tipped.
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark (Small Coastal)Rhizoprionodon terraenovae
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Indentation on central part of head
Lacks interdorsal ridge
Bonnethead (Small Coastal)Sphyrna tiburo
Scalloped Hammerhead (Large coastal) Sphyrna lewini
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Interdorsal Ridge
Large dorsal fin originating over the midpoint of the pec fins.
Unlike the silky, short rear tip of 2nd dorsal fin.
Sandbar Shark (Large Coastal)Carcharhinus plumbeus
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Dorsal originates behind pectoral fins. 2nd dorsal and anal fin have no markings.
Lacks interdorsal ridge. Dusky blotch at tip of snout more prominent in juveniles.
Blacknose Shark (Small Coastal)Carcharhinus acronotus
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Black tip on dorsal.No interdorsal ridge.
2nd dorsal is black tipped.
Anal fin is white.
Pectoral fin is black tipped.
Blacktip Shark (Large Coastal)Carcharhinus limbatus
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No interdorsal ridge.
2nd dorsal and anal fin have no coloration.
All fins are unmarked.
Finetooth Shark (Small Coastal)Carcharhinus isodon
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Interdorsal Ridge
Distinct black stripes.
Tiger Shark (Large Coastal)Galeocerdo cuvieri
Sand Tiger (Large Coastal)Odontaspis taurus
View shows underside of head.
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No interdorsal ridge. 2nd dorsal and anal fin black tipped.
Dorsal fin is black tipped.
Spinner Shark (Large Coastal)Carcharhinus brevipinna
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Interdorsal Ridge.
Dusky (Carcass)
Dusky Shark (Large Coastal)Carcharhinus obscurus
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Long posterior tip on both 2nd dorsal and anal fin. Anal fin is black tipped.
Interdorsal ridge.
“Silky” texture.
Silky Shark (Large Coastal)Carcharhinus falciformis