Family Sciaenidae
Description
The Scianidae consists of 66 genera and 283 species, colloquially known as the “drums”, and the “croakers”. Sciaenids inhabit both fresh and saltwater, with only one freshwater species in our area. These fishes are targeted by both commercial and recreational fishermen, and make up a large percentage of the global fisheries yearly take.
Species List
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Range |
| Red Drum | Sciaenops ocellatus | Range Map |
| Black Drum | Pogonias cromis | Range Map |
| Atlantic Croaker | Micropogonias undulatus | Range Map |
| Spot | Leiostomus xanthurus | Range Map |
| Spotted Sea Trout | Cynoscion nebulosus | Range Map |
| Weakfish | Cynoscion regalis | Range Map |
| Cubbyu | Pareques umbrosus | Range Map |
| Silver Perch | Bairdiella chrysoura | Range Map |
| Freshwater Drum | Aplodinotus grunniens | Range Map |
| Northern Kingfish | Menticirrhus saxatilis | Range Map |
| Southern Kingfish | Menticirrhus americanus | Range Map |
| Gulf Kingfish | Menticirrhus littoralis | Range Map |
| Sand Drum | Umbrina coroides | Range Map |
| American Stardrum | Stellifer lanceolatus | Range Map |
| Jack-Knifefish | Equetus lanceolatus | Range Map |
| Blackbar Drum | Pareques iwamotoi | Range Map |
| Silver Seatrout | Cynoscion nothus | Range Map |
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