Cunner
The cunner, Tautogolabrus adspersus, is a small, temperate marine fish found in the western Atlantic from Newfoundland to the Chesapeake Bay. Recognizable by its mottled brown and green coloration, it prefers rocky and vegetated habitats. Cunners are often caught by anglers and kept in aquariums due to their hardiness and adaptability.
Length~16 (max 44)
Weight~1 (max 2)
WaterSalt
Depth10-128 ft
- Other namesBlue perch, Bergall, Chogset, Choggie, Conner
- Length~16 (max 44)
- Weight~1 (max 2)
- WaterSalt
- Depth10-128 ft
Popular lures for Cunner
Regulation for Cunner
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Living Conditions
🐟 Habitat preferences
- Cunners are commonly found in shallow, inshore waters with rocky bottoms or around structures like wharves and wrecks
- They prefer habitats with ample hiding spots such as seaweed beds and rocky crevices
- Their diet consists of small crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates, making them opportunistic feeders
- During winter, cunners become inactive and hide under rocks or other structures in shallow waters
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Cunners are oviparous, with distinct pairing during the breeding season
- Spawning occurs in the spring and summer, with eggs laid in the water column
- Larvae are planktonic and drift with currents until they settle in suitable habitats
- Juveniles seek shelter in vegetated areas and around structures, gradually moving to adult habitats as they grow