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  2. Currituck Banks North Carolina National Estuarine Research ...

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    The uniquely brackish water allows both salt water and freshwater species of fish to thrive here. Saltwater fish species include speckled trout, flounder, red drum, mullet and striped bass. Freshwater fish species include largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie, and perch. [4]

  3. Hickory shad - Wikipedia

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    In the two most recent years of a North Carolina creel survey (2004–2005), hickory shad – a fish only present for two months of the year – moved from sixth- to the fourth-most targeted fish by coastal anglers. [22] They are also taken by recreational fishing for use as bait to catch larger fish. [23]

  4. Menticirrhus americanus - Wikipedia

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    Menticirrhus americanus, the southern kingfish, southern kingcroaker, king whiting, Carolina whiting, sea mullet, roundhead, [3] or whiting, is a species of marine fish in the family Sciaenidae. It lives in shallow coastal waters on the western fringes of the Atlantic Ocean.

  5. North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve - Wikipedia

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    The estuarine system of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve is the third largest in the country, encompassing more the 10,000 acres (4,000 ha). This system is of prime economic importance to the coastal area—90 percent of the commercial seafood species caught in the state spends at least part of their lives in an estuary.

  6. 'Cannibal fish' washes ashore in North Carolina

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    A scary looking fish washed ashore in North Carolina last week, and it was still alive. Officials believe it's a long-snouted lancetfish - and if its razor sharp teeth weren't off-putting enough ...

  7. Wildlife of North Carolina - Wikipedia

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    The North Mills River in North Carolina. North Carolina's geography is usually divided into three biomes: Coastal, Piedmont, and the Appalachian Mountains. North Carolina is the most ecologically unique state in the southeast because its borders contain sub-tropical, temperate, and boreal habitats.

  8. 32 types of saltwater fish for your aquarium - AOL

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    A keen swimmer, this vibrant fish with striking markings is a peaceful tank mate that tends to coexist harmoniously with other species. Also known as threadfin coralfish, cross-stripe butterfly ...

  9. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - Wikipedia

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    According to the Trewartha climate classification system, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, North Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation (Cfak). Cfak climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (> 0.0 °C), at least eight months ...