575 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Kingfish
Menticirrhus saxatilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Sciaenidae ›Genus: Menticirrhus
About
Menticirrhus saxatilis, the northern kingfish or northern kingcroaker, is a species of marine fish in the family Sciaenidae (commonly known as the "drum" or "croaker" family). It lives in the shallow coastal waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Kingfish is Menticirrhus saxatilis.
- Northern Kingfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Kingfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Kingfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Northern Kingfish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Northern Kingfish belongs to the family Sciaenidae.
- Northern Kingfish belongs to the genus Menticirrhus.