Rooster Fish

Rooster Fish

Nematistius pectoralis
Rooster Fish

Average Weight/Length

There is very little known about the Roosterfish's life span. Anglers have caught these fish over four feet long and weighing 100 pounds.

Location Habitat

Roosterfish will inhabit sandy inshore and nearshore areas. It will also linger around nearshore reefs.

Biology & Physical Description

This is probably the most easily recognized Jack. Roosterfish have 7 distinct spines that stand high above the dorsal fin when the fish is excited or threatened. There are also two long streaks that run from the fish's dorsal fin, down the sides, ending before the tail.

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution:

Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

Picture (Fish)

Picture Mount

Product Specs

Available Sizes: 20" - 64" Details: Fired-Enamel Glass Eye Product Options: Wood Plaque, Custom Base, 360°