AllfishesSennets (Sphyraena borealis)
Northern Sennet, southern sennet
Latin name
Sphyraena borealis
Other names
Northern Sennet, southern sennet
Identification
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Distribution
Northern sennets (Sphyraena borealis) are found in the western Atlantic from Massachusetts to southern Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. The southern sennet (S. picudilla) is found in Bermuda, Florida and the Bahamas south to Uruguay.
Habitat
Southern sennets (S. picudilla) are found near the surface, sometimes in large aggregations. These fish rarely move away from the shore, often preferring to stay near the rocky bottom.
Size
Northern sennets (Sphyraena borealis) grow to a maximum of 18 inches.
Life history and Behavior
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Food and feeding habits
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Reproduction
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