Fishing for Scup

Stenotomus chrysops

The Scup is a small marine fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America. It typically measures 6-10 inches in length and weighs 1-2 pounds. Scup have a deep, laterally compressed body with silvery scales. They inhabit coastal waters and feed on invertebrates and small fish. Known for their schooling behavior, they are popular among recreational anglers. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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Long Island Sound

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Long Island Sound

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