Species Spotlight Archives - Page 2 of 5

May 30, 2026

Bobwhite quail are small birds that prefer walking more than flying. Their numbers have declined, but are still highly regarded. […]

The wood duck is one of the most colorful ducks in the U.S. and is second only to the mallard duck for popularity among waterfowl hunters. […]

The pompano dolphinfish is indeed an actual fish that is not a hybrid of any species. It is, however, a cousin of the common dolphin. […]

Bluefish are pelagic fish, and can be found all over the globe. Anglers catch them everywhere from the deep sea to nearshore reefs. […]

The blue marlin is one of the most highly sought after gamefish on the planet. They can reach great size, and their meat is excellent. […]

Sailfish are members of the billfish family and fisheries biologists believe they are the fastest swimming fish in the world. […]

Ladyfish are long, cylindrical shaped fish that are found along inshore waters along the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf of Mexico. […]

Most catches of amberjack are incidental catches by anglers targeting snapper and grouper while bottom fishing with cut bait. […]

The great barracuda is among the ocean’s most-vicious predators; they’re found inshore, offshore and everywhere in between. […]

Spanish mackerel spend much of their lives in open waters, and are spread out from New England to the Yucatan Peninsula. […]

Cobia are pelagic, living most of their lives offshore, but they enter estuaries occasionally. And they will eat just about anything. […]

The king mackerel is a speedy, sharp-toothed brawler and a favorite of many anglers along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. […]