Hogchoker
Trinectes maculatus
Size:
to 8"
Habitat:
Soft sandy bottoms, in depths from water's edge to 75 ft. Often found far inland in freshwater.
Description:
This is a right-eyed sole. Identifying characteristics are the lack of a pectoral fin.
Naked Sole is similar but scaleless.
These fish all live and feed on the bottom, out in the open. Often they will hide in the sand with just their eyes visible, and most can change color to match their surroundings.
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