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Longspine Squirrelfish
Holocentrus rufus
Longspine Squirrelfish is a nocturnal reef fish from the western Atlantic, common around coral and rocky reefs. Its oversized eyes, red body, and very long rear dorsal spine make it easy to recognize; it is mostly of interest to reef anglers and divers rather than as a target species.
Longspined Bullhead
Taurulus bubalis
The longspined bullhead (Taurulus bubalis) is a small marine sculpin of cold North Atlantic coasts, best known for its very long first dorsal spine and bottom-dwelling habits. It is not a common target species, but it will take small natural baits near rocky shorelines and kelp beds.
Longspined Porcupinefish
Diodon holocanthus
Longspined Porcupinefish is a round, slow-moving pufferfish with long erectile spines and a beaklike mouth. It occurs in warm coastal waters worldwide, often resting by day and feeding at night on hard-shelled prey.
Longstriped Blenny
Parablennius rouxi
The Longstriped Blenny (Parablennius rouxi) is a small, benthic marine blenny of rocky coastal habitats. It is typically associated with shallow algal-covered reefs and crevices, where it rests on the bottom and picks at tiny invertebrates and algae.
Lyretail Anthias
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
Lyretail Anthias is a small, brightly colored reef fish common on steep outer reef slopes and drop-offs. Males show a long, lyre-shaped tail and often defend harems; the species is more often admired than targeted by anglers.
Macaronesian Toby
Canthigaster capistrata
Macaronesian Toby (Canthigaster capistrata) is a small sharp-beaked puffer native to the eastern Atlantic, especially Macaronesia. It is a reef-associated species that nips at small benthic prey and is not generally a target for anglers.
Madeira Goby
Mauligobius maderensis
Madeira Goby (`Mauligobius maderensis`) is a small benthic goby of the eastern Atlantic, best known from the Madeira region. It is closely associated with rocky coastal shallows, and reliable angling information is limited because it is not a common targeted game fish.
Madeira Scorpionfish
Scorpaena maderensis
The Madeira Scorpionfish is a small, venomous rock-dwelling scorpionfish of the eastern Atlantic, especially around Madeira, the Azores, and nearby Macaronesian waters. It hides by day on rough bottoms and ambushes small fish and crustaceans.
Mahi-mahi
Coryphaena hippurus
A colorful offshore pelagic fish often found near floating debris and current lines.
Mahogany Snapper
Lutjanus mahogoni
Mahogany Snapper (Lutjanus mahogoni) is a western Atlantic snapper found from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico through the Caribbean and into Brazil. It is a small reef-associated predator that feeds mostly at night on crustaceans and small fishes.
Manybar Goatfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
Manybar Goatfish is a reef-associated goatfish of the Indo-Pacific, often seen foraging close to the bottom in shallow coastal waters. It uses chin barbels to probe sand and rubble for small invertebrates and is a minor angling target rather than a major gamefish.
Map Puffer
Arothron mappa
Map Puffer (Arothron mappa) is a large tropical reef puffer with a pale body marked by dark, map-like reticulations and spots. It is common on lagoons and outer reef slopes across the Indo-Pacific, where it forages slowly on bottom invertebrates.