Bergall (Noun)
Meaning
Common in north Atlantic coastal waters of the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bergall is often found swimming near reefs in search of food in the north Atlantic coastal waters of the United States.
- In some areas of New England, the bergall is known to congregate near bridge pilings to hunt small baitfish.
- Bergalls found in northern U.S. waters, specifically from New York to Massachusetts, exhibit distinctive color patterns different from their southern counterparts.
- Fishermen off the coast of Massachusetts often catch bergall while targeting larger species like striped bass and cod.
- The bergall's bold nature has led to reports of these fish attacking hooked fish and even the fishing gear itself in the waters off New York and North Carolina.