Pigfish
Orthopristis chrysoptera
A small grunt species with distinctive yellow fins and a compressed body. Known for making grunting sounds when caught by grinding their pharyngeal teeth.
Pigfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Orthopristis chrysoptera
- Typical size
- 6-10 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along sandy and muddy bottoms. Often caught by anglers targeting other species using small baits near structure or grass beds. Typically forms schools in depths from 3-30 feet.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pigfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksPigfish questions people ask
Pigfish is Orthopristis chrysoptera.
A typical pigfish runs 6-10 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every pigfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along sandy and muddy bottoms. Often caught by anglers targeting other species using small baits near structure or grass beds. Typically forms schools in depths from 3-30 feet. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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