Cynoscion arenarius

Cynoscion arenarius
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Sciaenidae
Genus:Cynoscion
Species: C. arenarius
Binomial name
Cynoscion arenarius
(Ginsburg, 1930)

Cynoscion arenarius (sand seatrout, sand weakfish or, as it is also known, white trout) is a common species of drum fish found in the Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic Ocean. While not especially popular or targeted, it is still known as a sport fish and is often caught by anglers of these waters. Research in biochemistry suggests that the sand seatrout may actually be a subspecies of the weakfish that lacks spots.[1] Often confused with the silver seatrout, the sand seatrout is larger and more often found inshore than its similar-appearing offshore cousin. It also has a slight yellow hue, whereas the silver seatrout is more silver overall. It averages at one pound and is reportedly a good fish for eating.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Hoese, H. Dickson, and Richard H. Moore. Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico: Texas, Louisiana, and Adjacent Waters. 2nd Edition. Texas A&M University Press, 1998.
  2. ↑ Dunaway, Vic. Sport Fish of Florida. 1st Edition. Florida Sportsman, 2007.
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