Spot croaker
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| Leiostomus xanthurus Lacépède, 1802 |
The spot croaker or simply spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) is a small saltwater fish. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill. It is the only species in the genus Leiostomus. Spot are frequently caught by recreational anglers and make excellent table fare.
Their diet consists largely of organic detritus, small crustaceans, and worms. Bloodworms are the ideal bait when fishing for spot.
[edit] References
- "Leiostomus xanthurus". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. May 2006 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2006.
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