Fish at Gateway National Recreation Area

A list Fish found within the boundary of Gateway National Recreation Area

This list is a work in progress. We will continue to update over time.

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The inshore lizardfish, Synodus foetens, inhabits the east coast of the Americas. They are a slender fish, growing to no more than 16 inches in length. The mouth is large and wide, the upper jaw extending beyond the eyes. The jaws contain many needle-like teeth, found as well as on the tongue and roof of the mouth. The snout is pointed. The dorsal body color is various shades of ...more ↓

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