Fishing for Sand seatrout

Cynoscion arenarius

The sand seatrout is a slender, silver fish commonly found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Gulf of Mexico. It typically measures 12-15 inches and weighs 1-2 pounds. This species feeds on small crustaceans and fish. Known for its schooling behavior, the sand seatrout prefers sandy or muddy bottoms in shallow, warm waters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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