Species catalog

Orangemouth corvina

Cynoscion xanthulus

Orangemouth corvina (Cynoscion xanthulus) belongs to the family Sciaenidae. Habitat: salt water.

Orangemouth corvina (Cynoscion xanthulus), illustration

Profile

Scientific nameCynoscion xanthulus
FamilySciaenidae
HabitatSalt water
GroupDrums and croakers, Predators
Other namesCorvina, Orangemouth Weakfish
Regional lists in FishincMexico and Caribbean saltwater

Identifying features

  • Elongated, slightly compressed corvina
  • Silvery-golden flanks with a dark olive back
  • A bright yellow to orange mouth lining
  • Two dorsal fins almost joined
  • A large mouth with canine teeth

Orangemouth corvina in other languages

LanguageName
GermanOrangenmund-Umberfisch, Corvina
SpanishCorvina boquiamarilla, Corvina, Corvina de Aleta Amarilla

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