Marine Inshore Fish Identification

What type of fish is a flounder?

• Pelagic fish

• Benthic predatory fish

• Freshwater fish

• Herbivorous fish

Which of the following locations is a common habitat for flounders?

• Coral reefs

• Oyster beds

• Sandy beaches

• Mangrove forests

Which of the following best describes the flounder's feeding habits?

• Herbivorous

• Carnivorous

• Omnivorous

• Detritivorous

What is a key feature of the flounder's habitat?

• High elevation

• Sandy beaches

• Dock pilings

• Mountain streams

What is the size limit for catching a Red Drum?

• 10" to 20"

• 15" to 25"

• 18" to 27"

• 20" to 30"

During which seasons do Spot fish migrate in large schools?

• Winter and summer

• Spring and fall

• Summer and fall

• Winter and spring

Where are Bluefish commonly found?

• In the mountains

• Near inlets and ocean

• In freshwater lakes

• In deserts

What type of predator is the Spanish Mackerel?

• Terrestrial predator

• Pelagic predator

• Arboreal predator

• Desert predator

What is a distinguishing feature of the Spanish Mackerel compared to the King Mackerel?

• Curved lateral line

• Fairly straight lateral line

• No dorsal fin

• Red spot on the tail

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Why should you not identify juvenile King Mackerels by their spots?

• They have no spots

• They have different colored spots

• They still have spots

• Their spots are invisible