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Cobia
(Rachycentridae)
Description:
Long, slim fish with broad depressed head; lower jaw projects
past upper jaw; dark lateral stripe extends through eye to
tail; first dorsal fin comprised of 7 to 9 free spines; when
young, has conspicuous alternating black and white horizontal
stripes..
Similar
fish: Remora, Echeneis naucrates.
Where
found: Both inshore and nearshore inhabiting inlets, bays,
and among mangroves; frequently seen around buoys, pilings
and wrecks.
Size:
Common to 30 pounds, may attain weights exceeding 100
pounds.
Remarks:
Spawns in spring and early summer; feeds on crabs, squid,
and small fish.
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