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Spotted Seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

Taxonomy

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

About

Cynoscion nebulosus, the spotted seatrout, also known as speckled trout, is a common estuarine fish found in the southern United States along coasts of Gulf of Mexico and the coastal Atlantic Ocean from Maryland to Florida. These fish are also found in estuarine locations around Cape Breton Island of Nova Scotia, Canada. While most of these fish are caught on shallow, grassy flats, spotted seatrout reside in virtually any inshore waters, from the surf of outside...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Seatrout?
The scientific name of Spotted Seatrout is Cynoscion nebulosus.
What kingdom does Spotted Seatrout belong to?
Spotted Seatrout belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Spotted Seatrout belong to?
Spotted Seatrout belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Spotted Seatrout belong to?
Spotted Seatrout belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Spotted Seatrout belong to?
Spotted Seatrout belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Spotted Seatrout belong to?
Spotted Seatrout belongs to the family Sciaenidae.
What genus does Spotted Seatrout belong to?
Spotted Seatrout belongs to the genus Cynoscion.