Drum & Croaker
Spot
Leiostomus xanthurus
SaltwaterSciaenidaeNot Evaluated
About
The Spot is a small, silvery fish characterized by a prominent dark spot behind its gill cover. They are bottom-dwelling fish that are commonly found in estuaries and coastal waters, often forming large schools.
- Average size
- 6-12 inches
- Colors
- Silvery with brassy reflections, dark spot behind the gill cover, yellowish fins
- Diet
- Small invertebrates, including worms, crustaceans, and mollusks
- Region
- Atlantic coast of the United States, from Massachusetts to Florida, and along the Gulf Coast to Texas