Sheepshead Fish Animal Pictures

Archosargus probatocephalus

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Sheepshead fish from Florida coast isolated on whiteMore fish:

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Because of its vertical stripes, the Sheepshead Fish is also called the Convict Fish.

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Even though they look ferocious, sheepshead fish are not aggressive or dangerous to humans.

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sheepshead fish dorsal fin
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The long, spiny dorsal fin frovides the Sheepshead Fish with protection from predators.

Sheepshead fish feeding

Sheepshead fish feeding
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Sheepshead fish use their powerful teeth to open clams, mollusks, and other shellfish.