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Archosargus probatocephalus (Walbaum 1792) Family Sparidae Sheepshead are members of the porgy family. This species has moderately compressed – almost oval – deep and gray to si…
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The sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) is a marine species that enters tidally influenced rivers and canals leading to marshes, and it typically prefers areas of hard substrate, though juveniles may be found in soft-bottom environments #FamilySparidae #FloridaFish #Fishing #FreshwaterID #FishID

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The sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) is a marine species that enters tidally influenced rivers and canals leading to marshes, and it typically prefers areas of hard substrate, though juveniles may be found in soft-bottom environments #FamilySparidae #FloridaFish #Fishing #FreshwaterID #FishID

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