Permit Fish: Are They Rare? Discover Their Habitat, Fishing Challenges, and Conservation
Permit (Trachinotus falcatus) are not rare fish. They thrive in tropical sandflats and reefs, especially in Florida. Anglers seek them for their strength and selective feeding habits. Their conservation status is Least Concern (IUCN). Permit prefer warm waters and mainly feed on crabs and shrimp. Fishing for permit fish presents several challenges. They are skittish … Read more