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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 Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae and is closely related to the black drum (Pogonias cromis), the silver perch (Bairdiella chrysoura), the spot croaker (Leiostomus xanthurus), the red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), the spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), and the weakfish (Cynoscion regalis).
The subterminal mouth, absence of a fleshy barbel and the large black spot at the base of the pectoral fin distinguish spotfin croakers from all other California croakers. Small "spotties" are sometimes confused with small white croakers , but a count of the dorsal fin spines will quickly separate them; the spotfin croaker has 11 or fewer ...
An 1865 watercolor painting of Brazilian croaker by Jacques Burkhardt. They are excellent food and sport fish, and are commonly caught by surf and pier fishers. Some are important commercial fishery species, notably small yellow croaker with reported landings of 218,000–407,000 tonnes in 2000–2009; according to FAO fishery statistics, it ...
Virginia: Croaker’s Spot. Richmond . Beloved in Richmond, Croaker's fried catfish and shrimp are in the hearts of so many Richmond locals. It's soul food of the sea. ... Costco vs. Sam's Club Cafe.
Mr. Croaker established the first Croaker’s restaurant in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance: 'It’s a place where you get that family feel' Petersburg: America's Best Restaurants features ...
The largest species in the genus is the law croaker (P. senegallus) which has a maximum published total length of 230 cm (91 in) while the smallest is the bobo croaker (P. elongatus) at 47 cm (19 in). [7]
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