Scup Fish Quiz

What is the maximum length that a Scup (Stenotomus chrysops) can reach?

• 18 inches

• 15 inches

• 20 inches

• 12 inches

Which of the following best describes the habitat preference of the Scup fish?

• Freshwater rivers

• Deep oceanic waters

• Estuaries and continental shelf waters

• Tropical reef waters

During which months does the Scup typically arrive in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary?

• June to October

• May to September

• July to November

• April to August

What type of bottom does the Scup prefer?

• Muddy

• Rocky

• Hard or sandy

• Vegetative

What distinctive physical feature does the Scup possess?

• A milky or yellowish white bottom

• A completely silver body

• No dorsal fin

• Teeth large and molar like

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

When does spawning typically occur for the species described in the document?

• January through April

• May through August

• September through December

• All year round

What are the characteristics of the eggs from the species mentioned in the document?

• Large, opaque, and cubical

• Small, transparent, and irregular

• Buoyant, transparent, and spherical

• Dense, colored, and triangular

Approximately how long does it take for the hatching to occur after spawning?

• 24 hours

• 40 hours

• 72 hours

• 100 hours

What is the growth rate of the species after hatching as described in the document?

• Slow

• Moderate

• Rapid

• Stagnant

What does the diet of the species primarily consist of?

• Plankton and algae

• Crustaceans, mollusks, worms, and small fish

• Large fish and marine mammals

• Seaweed and coral