Species catalog

Spotted seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

Spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) belongs to the family Sciaenidae. Habitat: brackish water and salt water.

Spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), illustration

Profile

Scientific nameCynoscion nebulosus
FamilySciaenidae
HabitatBrackish water and salt water
GroupDrums and croakers, Predators
Other namesSpeckled trout, Seatrout, Speckled Seatrout, Spotted Squeteague, Spotted Trout, Spotted Weakfish
Regional lists in FishincUS and Canada saltwater

Identifying features

  • Elongated, slender seatrout
  • Silvery-grey body with a dark grey-blue back covered with many round black spots, also on the dorsal fins and tail
  • One or two large canine teeth in the upper jaw
  • Yellowish mouth
  • Two dorsal fins

Spotted seatrout in other languages

LanguageName
GermanGefleckter Umberfisch, speckled trout, truite gris
FrenchAcoupa Pintade
SpanishCorvina pintada, Corvina, Corvinata Pintada

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