March 9, 2021

This fish is in the Genus Pterygoplichthys

This means it's a Sailfin Catfish

These fish are quite prolific; they

Hatch 2000 eggs in a shoreline crevice.

Location: Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area, Fellsmere

Sources: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/freshwater/sailfin-catfish/

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