FishincSpecies catalog
Spot
Leiostomus xanthurus
Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) belongs to the family Sciaenidae. Habitat: brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Leiostomus xanthurus |
|---|---|
| Family | Sciaenidae |
| Habitat | Brackish water and salt water |
| Group | Drums and croakers |
| Other names | Spot Croaker |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater |
Identifying features
- Small, deep drum with a short head and small underslung mouth
- A distinct dark spot just behind the gill cover
- 12 to 15 dark oblique bars on the upper back
- Yellowish fins
- Forked tail
Spot in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Spot, Augenfleck-Umber |
| French | Tambour Croca, Leiostomus |
| Spanish | Croca, Verrugato Croca |
| Dutch | Puntombervis |
| Swedish | Slätkväkare |
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