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Categorize saltwater fish into one of the three ecological groupings; List and describe representatives species from each of the three groupings; Describe the coastal and deep-sea habitats of saltwater fish species; List essential items to be considered when planning a fishing trip; Identify locations one might visit along the Texas coast. 1. 2. 3. 4. Estuary – environment where fresh and slat water mix. Salt marshes – Filled with salt tolerable plants, good nutrient producing habitat. Exposed beaches – very turbulent Mudflats – receding tides, small invertebrates. 5. 6. Seagrass flats – support large populations of fish. Near shore soft bottoms – soft, silty, featureless bottom. Estuaries – rivers current meets the sea. Gigging – using spear like device to harvest fish. Inhabit – to live or dwell. Migratory – to go from one region to the other. Three Ecological Groupings: Inshore Species Offshore Bottom Species Offshore Migratory Species Sciaenops ocellata Large black spot at the base of tail. Color range silver to bronze. AVG 3-4lbs. Paralycthys lethostigma Lies on its side Both eyes are on the up side Can be caught by gigging Arius felis Dorsal and pectoral fins covered with toxic slime Can cause infection and pain Carcharhinus leucas Wide head Blunt snout Heavy body Can live in fresh or salt water Megalops atlantica Brilliant silvery color Bony jaws Large flat scales Archosargus probatocephalus Convict fish Black and white bars AVG 3-5lbs. Over 10 lbs is uncommon Dasyatis sabina Rhomboid shape Triangular snout Penetration by tail barb very painful Epinephelus itajara Dark to chocolate brown with faint pale blotches. Avg. 40 – 120 lbs. Common to 300 lbs. Lutjanus campechanus Deep rosy red color with darker fringe. Average 2 – 4 lbs. Can reach over 50 lbs. Scomberomorus maculatus Back and upper sides are blue or blue – green, shading to silver. Orange spots – feeds in schools. Acanthocybium solanderi Very colorful Dark blue to lavender Silver underneath Thunnus atlanticus Vertical bars and dots are located on the sides under long pectoral fins. Makaira nigricans Color is a deep blue above shading to silvery – white. Vertical lavender bars. Just a saltwater fishing stamp is $33 good from September to August All water fishing is $38 good from September to August One day salt water fishing will cost you $16 Most times if you are fishing with a guide, the guide will provide anything you need. You may need to bring more food or drinks if you desire. You may use the guides’ rods and reels or bring your own. Need to consider time of year as to what fish you want to catch. Forecast Cost Number of people needed for the trip. Categorize saltwater fish into one of the three ecological groupings; List and describe representatives species from each of the three groupings; Describe the coastal and deep-sea habitats of saltwater fish species; List essential items to be considered when planning a fishing trip; Identify locations one might visit along the Texas coast.