Tropical Reefs

Freckled Soapfish

Rypticus bistrispinus

Location: Blue Heron Bridge, Florida

Scientific Name: Rypticus bistrispinus

Also known as: Spotted Soapfish

Category: Soapfishes

Size: 3 to 5 in. (7.5 to 13 cm)

Depth: 10-70 ft. (3-21 m)

Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, South Florida, Brazil