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Tripletail

Lobotes Surinamensis

 

Lobotes Surinamensis is the only species of Tripletail living in the Atlantic Ocean. Although other species are found in tropical and subtropical water pretty much around the globe, this species is found from Massachusetts to Argentina, with the greatest concentration around Florida. Scientists believe that the coastal waters off Georgia are an important spawning ground, as large aggregations can be found there during July and August.

 

Tripletails are so named because their dorsal and anal fins are elongated back to their tail fin, giving the illusion that they have three tails. Lighter in color when they are juvenile, these fish turn jet black as adults. Their heads are concave, becoming more so as the fish ages.

 

These fish are of little sport significance, as they are very lazy swimmers, preferring to drift rather than to swim, in many instances. They have been observed near the surface of the water lying on their sides under the cover of seaweed, which make them an easy meal for their main predator, the shark.

 

Commercially, Tripletail are caught on both coasts of Florida using haul seines, gill nets and line gear.

 

Tripletail are generally solitary, however, they do form schools at times. They feed on smaller fish, as well as crustaceans. They generally range in size from 2-15#, however, they have been known to get up to about 3’ long and weigh over 40#.

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