I see. But they are not native to the Gulf of Mexico right
. Chuck, it depends on where in the Gulf of Mexico. I know they are present as far north as Homosassa during the summer months. (about an 1 ½ drive north of Tampa) I think that is about the extent of their range . I dont think you would have found them near the Redneck Riviera. Wow. Was I wrong, http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/permit/permit.html scroll down to the map. JG
