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Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus

Smile! Sheepshead teeth look a lot like human teeth—they use these broad, flat structures to crush shells.

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ORIGIN:
Western Atlantic coast

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HABITAT:
Oyster reefs

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HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
21 lbs
Length: 3 ft

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DIET:
Oysters, barnacles and algae

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PREDATORS:
Birds and larger fish

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NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp spines

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REPRODUCTION:
Sexually mature at 1-2 yrs

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THREATS:
Overfishing

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LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 20 yrs in wild

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