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General Information
NameSpot croaker
Scientific NameLeiostomus xanthurus
DescriptionThe spot croaker (Leiostomus xanthurus) or spot is a small saltwater fish species inhabiting estuary and coastal waters along the eastern coast of United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. The spot croaker derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill. It is also known for its the croaking sound it produces using its swim bladder. It is part of the family Sciaendae and the only species in its the genus, Leiostomus. Spot croakers spawn offshore and the spawn migrate inland to develop into juveniles. They are frequently caught by recreational anglers and make excellent table fare. Their diets consist largely of organic detritus, small crustaceans, and worms. Bloodworms are the ideal bait when fishing for spot croaker. The community of Hampstead, North Carolina hosts the North Carolina Spot Festival the last weekend of September to honor the fish.
Primary IDFOOD00557
Picture571
Classification
GroupAquatic foods
Sub-GroupFishes
Taxonomy
SuperkingdomEukaryota
KingdomMetazoa
PhylumChordata
ClassActinopteri
OrderAcanthuriformes
FamilySciaenidae
GenusLeiostomus
Speciesxanthurus
VarietyNot Available
ITIS ID169267
Wikipedia IDSpot croaker
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References
Content Reference— U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page.