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The spot (Leiostomus xanthurus), also known commonly as the spot croaker, [1] Norfolk spot [2] and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill.
The Spot Fish, or Spot, is one of the most common saltwater fish in North American coastal waters, particularly along the east coast. These fish also go by the common names of Norfolk Spot, Spot Croaker, and Virginia Spot, though all spot belongs to the leiostomus xanthurus species.
The spot (Leiostomus xanthurus), also known commonly as the spot croaker, Norfolk spot and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill.
Fact Sheet: Spot. Appearance. Scientific Name. Leiostomus xanthurus. Market Forms. Whole, dressed, fresh, and occasionally frozen. Size. A small fish, the spot rarely reaches over a pound in size and approximately 5 inches in length. Because of its size it is rarely seen filleted. Taste/Texture.
Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) occur along the U.S. Atlantic coast in estuarine and coastal waters from the Gulf of Maine to Florida, although they are most abundant from the Chesapeake Bay to South Carolina. Spot migrate seasonally, entering bays and estuaries in the spring where they remain until late summer or fall when they move offshore to spawn.
The fish grow rapidly and juveniles stay in the estuarine waters throughout the year. As they grow, the fish move into deeper, higher-salinity waters. As autumn and spawning season draws near, larger spot move into the nearshore ocean. Fishing tips: Spot concentrate in large schools nearshore.
The spot (Leiostomus xanthurus), also known commonly as the spot croaker, Norfolk spot and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill.
The Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus), also known commonly as the Norfolk spot and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot….
The spot is a member of the drum and croaker family. It has a short, compressed body with a blunt snout, rounded dorsal profile and nearly ventral profile. This species has a moderately large and subterminal mouth, and the teeth in the jaws are small and villiform.
Spot are small, feisty fish with a distinctive large, black spot near the gill opening. They are common from spring through autumn in the shallow waters of the middle and lower Chesapeake Bay.