Fishing for Swordspine Snook

Centropomus ensiferus

The Swordspine Snook is a slender, silver fish with a distinctive elongated spine on its dorsal fin. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, thriving in warm, brackish environments. Typically reaching up to 20 inches and weighing around 5 pounds, it feeds on small fish and crustaceans. Known for its agility, it is a solitary and nocturnal predator. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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