Common name: Spot

Scientific name: Leiostomus xanthurus Lacepède, 1802

Class:

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Order:

Perciformes (Perch-like Fishes)

Family:

Sciaenidae (croakers and drums)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Estuarine:

Bay/sound, River mouth/tidal river

Marine:

Pelagic, Near shore

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G5

Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).

State conservation status rank:

SNRN

Not Ranked - State conservation status not yet assessed (a migratory animal which does not breed in New York).

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Not Listed

Not listed or protected by New York State.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

N: Do not track

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.104574/Leiostomus_xanthurus/