Syngnathus fuscus
Size: to 12"
Habitat: Weedy protected shore waters.
Notes:
The Northern Pipefish is the only common inshore species in our area. Pipefishes are closely related to Seahorses and found in the same kind of habitats. They lack the seahorse's prehensile tail but are much better swimmers than their coiled cousins.
Procyon lotor
( literally: pre-dog washer )
Size: 3 ft ( total length )
Habitat: around water
Notes: Raccoons are not really aquatic. They like to live around water so that they can dunk their food. Maybe they're washing it, or maybe they just like wet food, but they will use any water that is handy - a birdbath, swimming pool, or dog dish will do in a pinch.
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