Biology Notes On Deepwater Fish

Front 1

Red Drum

Back 1

1. Black spot by tail
2. Not all feed on bottom, they are active pelagic feeders

Front 2

Black Drum

Back 2

1. Tend to be grayish with black bands
2. Whisker like barbells off of mouth which are sensory structures
3. Eats oysters and crabs, very strong jaw

Front 3

Tuna, Bonita, Albacore

Back 3

1. Move in big schools, primarily oceanic, very sleek streamline predators
2. Possess finlets, which can be folded down to make them more streamline

Front 4

King Fish (Hake)

Back 4

1. Found in the lower part of the bay
2. Single barbel and extended spine
3. Bottom feeders

Front 5

Puffer Fish

Back 5

1. Self-defensive spines used by inflating their bodies

Front 6

Atlantic Sturgeon

Back 6

1. Ancient, very cumbersome, caviar from eggs
2. Anadromous-come from salt to fresh water to spawn
3. Population dropped due to pollution, dams, and overfishing