Pinfish

Juvenile Pinfish near Jetty

Lagodon rhomboides, or more commonly known as the pinfish, is a species of fish in the family Sparidae, along with the breams and porgies. It is the only member in its genus that is known. Pinfish rarely swim in schools. Adults can reach 4.5" in length. The adult pinfish live in deeper waters of 30'-50', while juveniles prefer shallower waters around pilings, jetties, and seagrass beds. Their range includes Bermuda, and down the United States Coast from Massachusetts, down to the Mexican Gulf Coast.