Meet the Atlantic Tripletail, a fish of many names including "sleepy fish" and "buoy fish" π
Tripletail are commonly observed laying on their sides near the surface, trying to mimic floating debris as a form of camouflage. π
Catch our latest podcast episode of "Fish of the Week" to learn all about this very cool fish. Co-hosts Katrina and Guy are joined by Trevor Moncrief and Eric Gigli with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.π£
Take-homes include where to find this fish, what's known about its behavior and preferences, fishing strategies, how it's managed, and how anglers can help contribute to a growing body of knowledge and appreciation for this fish and
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Atlantic Tripletail. π· Kevin Spangler CC-BY NC 4.0
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