Found on the coast of Rhode-Island 3.21.26 - Help with identification please.

Posted by Archangel_gabriel@reddit | marinebiology | View on Reddit | 2 comments

Trying to identify this fish Found on the coast of Rhode-Island on 3.21.26. I don't believe it's a Sheepshead or a Tautog as the teeth are all wrong. Also it a 2.5 inch dorsal spike just behind the eyes. Overall length is 14 inches, snout to tail. Any thoughts?