Cladus: Eukaryota Name Menticirrhus Gill, 1861 References * Menticirrhus Report on ITIS Vernacular names The kingcroakers (formerly "kingfish") are a genus Menticirrhus of the family Sciaenidae. Species Menticirrhus americanus - Southern Kingfish: This species grows to 20 inches (51 cm) in length. Seven to eight dark bands mark the sides which shade from dusky above to almost white on the belly. They are found from the Western Caribbean Sea to Cape Cod and most of South and Central America's east coast[2], over sand or mud in depths of at least 5 feet (1.5 m). This species is prized for its flesh, and is fished both commercially and recreationally. Menticirrhus littoralis - Gulf Kingfish: The body is silvery in color and occurs in the surf zone from the Gulf of Mexico to Florida. In all other respects it is similar to M. americanus. Menticirrhus saxatilis - Northern Kingfish: The size, habits, range and fishery is similar to M. americanus. The coloration is the same too, except for a dark V-shaped mark on the shoulder. Menticirrhus undulatus - California Corbina Fishing for Kingcroakers
Cooking Kingcroakers Most Kingcroakers are too small to fillet, so pan-dressing them is usually the way to go. When big enough they produce mild, but good fillets. A fish fry is best suited for these fish. References 1. ^ Sepkoski, Jack (2002). "A compendium of fossil marine animal genera". Bulletins of American Paleontology 364: p.560. http://strata.ummp.lsa.umich.edu/jack/showgenera.php?taxon=611&rank=class. Retrieved 2008-01-08.
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