Tautog and Similar Species
Tautoga onitis
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Cunner
Tautogolabrus adspersus
Key differences: Cunner are generally smaller than Tautog, rarely exceeding 12 inches. They have a more slender body, a more pointed snout, and typically exhibit a reddish-brown to orange coloration with iridescent blue markings. Their scales are also more prominent.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Key differences: Sheepshead have distinct vertical black and white bars on their body, resembling a 'prison uniform,' which Tautog lack. While both have human-like teeth, Sheepshead's teeth are more pronounced and visible, and their body shape is generally more oval and less robust than Tautog.
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