Sheepshead Details

  • Water Type: saltwater
  • Latin Name: Archosargus Probatocephalus
  • Common Names: Convict Fish, seabream
  • Water Temp: 60-65 degrees
  • World Record: 21lbs 4ozs La.
  • Last Modified By: bassprochuck on 06/19/09 11:58 PM
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... smokeyeager posted in NC
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Sheepshead Description

Vivid black and white bars make the sheepshead or "convict fish" distinctive among fishes of the Texas coast. large sharp spines and a razor-edge gill cover make handling and cleaning difficult. another key feature is the jutting teath, slighly like a human's. (Source: www.tpwd.state.tx.us).

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