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Belted sandfish

Serranus subligarius

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Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Belted sandfish

Size:

These fish only grow to be around 4 inches (10 centimeters) long.

Diet:

Belted sandfish prey on small benthic crustaceans like crabs and shrimp, as well as zooplankton and other bony fishes.

Range & Habitat:

Staying relatively close to the surface, belted sandfish reside in 3-100 meters of water anywhere from North Carolina to Cuba.

Details:

Belted sandfish