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Sheepshead

Archosargus probatocephalus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Sparidae ›Genus: Archosargus

About

Archosargus probatocephalus, the sheepshead, is a marine fish that grows to 76 cm (30 in), but commonly reaches 30 to 50 cm (10 to 20 in). It is deep and compressed in body shape, with five or six dark bars on the side of the body over a gray background. It has sharp dorsal spines. Its diet consists of oysters, clams, and other bivalves, and barnacles, fiddler crabs, and other crustaceans. It has a hard mouth, with several rows of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sheepshead?
The scientific name of Sheepshead is Archosargus probatocephalus.
What kingdom does Sheepshead belong to?
Sheepshead belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Sheepshead belong to?
Sheepshead belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Sheepshead belong to?
Sheepshead belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Sheepshead belong to?
Sheepshead belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Sheepshead belong to?
Sheepshead belongs to the family Sparidae.
What genus does Sheepshead belong to?
Sheepshead belongs to the genus Archosargus.