Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus
Smile! Sheepshead teeth look a lot like human teeth—they use these broad, flat structures to crush shells.
ORIGIN:
Western Atlantic coast
HABITAT:
Oyster reefs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
21 lbs
Length: 3 ft
DIET:
Oysters, barnacles and algae
PREDATORS:
Birds and larger fish
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp spines
REPRODUCTION:
Sexually mature at 1-2 yrs
THREATS:
Overfishing
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 20 yrs in wild
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