Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body anteriorly deep; compressed; color silvery gray, darker above; oblique streaks on upper sides; dark spot on upper end of gill plate; dorsal fin with deep notch; caudal fin truncate to emarginate; lateral line extends onto caudal fin. |
Similar Species |
Atlantic croakers have a golden color to them, body not as deep as spots, caudal fin is double emarginate; no shoulder spot. |
Habitat |
Bay and Gulf, sand or muddy bottom |
Maximum Size |
36 cm (14 in), common to 25 cm (10 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. XI,31; A. II,12 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
spot croaker; |
Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |