Fishing for Gulf butterfish

Peprilus burti

The Gulf butterfish is a small, laterally compressed fish found in the warm coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It typically measures 6-8 inches in length and weighs around 0.5 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, the Gulf butterfish inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms near shorelines. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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