Archosargus probatocephalus (Walbaum, 1792)

Sheepshead

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Sparidae
Synonyms	Sparus probatocephalus, Archosargus oviceps, Sargus aries, ... more
Common names	Rondeau mouton, Sargo chopa, Southern sheeps head, ... more

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Archosargus probatocephalus

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 91.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251); common length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3815); max. published weight: 9,630 g (Ref. 4699)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 15 - ? m (Ref. 9988)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 49°N - 6°S, 100°W - 36°W (Ref. 55299)

Western Atlantic: Nova Scotia, Canada and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil. Absent in Bermuda, the Bahamas, the West Indies and Grenada (Ref. 7251, 26938).
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Inhabits bays and estuaries. Freely enters brackish waters; sometimes enters freshwaters (Ref. 26938). Commonly found around pilings. Caught by anglers from jetties or rocky shores (Ref. 9988). Feeds mainly on mollusks and crustaceans. An excellent food fish. Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten broiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums


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