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Atlantic Croaker

Micropogonias undulatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Sciaenidae ›Genus: Micropogonias

About

The Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae and is closely related to the black drum (Pogonias cromis), the silver perch (Bairdiella chrysoura), the spot croaker (Leiostomus xanthurus), the red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), the spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), and the weakfish (Cynoscion regalis). This fish is commonly found in sounds and estuaries from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic Croaker?
The scientific name of Atlantic Croaker is Micropogonias undulatus.
What kingdom does Atlantic Croaker belong to?
Atlantic Croaker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Atlantic Croaker belong to?
Atlantic Croaker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Atlantic Croaker belong to?
Atlantic Croaker belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Atlantic Croaker belong to?
Atlantic Croaker belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Atlantic Croaker belong to?
Atlantic Croaker belongs to the family Sciaenidae.
What genus does Atlantic Croaker belong to?
Atlantic Croaker belongs to the genus Micropogonias.