FishincSpecies catalog
Tautog
Tautoga onitis
Tautog (Tautoga onitis) belongs to the family Labridae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Tautoga onitis |
|---|---|
| Family | Labridae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Wrasses |
| Other names | Blackfish, Black-fish |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater |
Identifying features
- Stout, blunt-headed wrasse with thick lips and strong teeth
- Rounded tail
- Dark grey-brown to black body with irregular blotches
- Long dorsal fin
Tautog in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Tautog |
| Portuguese | Tautog |
| Swedish | Tautog |
| Finnish | Tautoga |
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