Organization of
Fish Identification Section
For those unfamiliar with the parts of a fish, a diagram
is included for reference.
Description:
the details most readily observed have been given top priority,
since the angler has only moments to decide whether a fish
is or is not a legal catch. Fin-ray counts are supplied
when essential.
Similar Fish:
many fish have "look-alikes," other fish that resemble them
closely. In such instances, the most readily seen differences
are given.
Where found:
although the ocean has no fences, many fish are locked into
particular habitats, information that often tells the angler
where to drop the hook.
Size: anglers
usually judge the size of a fish by its weight, which simplifies
record keeping. Scientists use length, since age/length
relationships are more reliable than age/weight.
Note: The Florida records quoted are from the Department
of Environmental Protection's printed publication, Fishing
Lines and are not necessarily the most current ones.
The records are provided as only as a benchmark.
Remarks: this
includes the fish's life history (if known), behavior, and
feeding habits.
Source: Fishing
Lines, a Department of Environmental Protection publication.
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