IDK what this fish is.

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  1. mattb57

    mattb57 Banned

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    I caught this fish in florida. I think it is some kind of blenny. It is not listed in any of my identification books [​IMG]
     
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Running out the door so I don't have time to research. First glance.....some type of hawkfish.
     
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  4. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    it does look like a hawkfish. the typical ones I've seen white and orange spotted.
     
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  5. mattb57

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    it hangs out on the substrate and does not like to swim in the current. It has little perching arms like a hawkfish or blenny though. It is from the Atlantic so that should greatly cut the options.
     
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    SeminoleB Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I think some type of Blenny... Maybe Barfin Blenny
     
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  7. TrialandError

    TrialandError Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Sand Perch?
     
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    Flaring Afro Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Giant Hawkfish are black and white, and I also feel like I've see this fish recently either in store or in diver's den and it was labeled a hawkfish. I'd try to find a page dedicated to different hawks if no one here knows.
     
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  9. mattb57

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    It was caught on a bridge leg, So it does like holes and structure if that helps. I have a book with all of the Atlantic fish, but it doesn't seem to match any. The closest one in the book is lol....I forgot , but it's a blenny
     
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