Fishing for Scup
Stenotomus chrysops
10K logged catches • 35K followers
The Scup is a small marine fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America. It typically measures 6-10 inches in length and weighs 1-2 pounds. Scup have a deep, laterally compressed body with silvery scales. They inhabit coastal waters and feed on invertebrates and small fish. Known for their schooling behavior, they are popular among recreational anglers. This summary is AI generated
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Water type
Saltwater
IUCN Status
Near threatened
Threat to humans
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Source: Fishbase
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