Pinfish Lagodon rhomboides
Look familiar? Pinfish are a popular local sportfish.
ORIGIN:
West Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to Mexico
HABITAT:
Reefs and seagrass beds
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Up to 3 lbs
Length: Up to 16 in
DIET:
Shrimp, crabs, worms and plant matter
PREDATORS:
Dolphins and larger fish
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp spines
REPRODUCTION:
Sexually mature by 2 yrs
THREATS:
Pollution
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 7 yrs in wild