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Species Account—Finfish

Species accounts provide a summary of biology and fishery information for a particular
species. The accounts provide life history information, statewide landings, trends in catch
rates, and results of recent stock assessments.  

Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus)
This article is a species account for red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) in Florida.

Atlantic Croaker (Micropogonias undulatus)
This article is a species account for Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) in Florida.

Atlantic Thread Herring (Opisthonema oglinum)
This article is a species account for Atlantic thread herring (Opisthonema oglinum).

Ballyhoo (Hemiramphus brasiliensis) and Balao (H. balao)
This article is a species account for ballyhoo and balao.

Black Drum (Pogonias cromis)
This article is a species account for black drum (Pogonias cromis) in Florida.

Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix)
This article is a species account for bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) in Florida.

Bonefish (Albula vulpes)
This article is a species account for bonefish (Albula vulpes) in Florida.

Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)
This article is a species account for cobia (Rachycentron canadum) in Florida.

Crevalle Jack (Caranx hippos)
This article is a species account for crevalle jack (Caranx hippos) in Florida.

Dolphin (Coryphaena hippurus)
This article is a species account for dolphin (Coryphaena hippurus) in Florida.

Florida Pompano (Trachinotus carolinus)
This article is a species account for Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) in Florida.

Flounder (Paralichthys spp.)
This article is a species account for flounder (Paralichthys spp.) in Florida.

Gag (Mycteroperca microlepis)
This article is a species account for gag (Mycteroperca microlepis) in Florida.

Gray Snapper (Lutjanus griseus)
This article is a species account for gray snapper (Lutjanus griseus) in Florida.

Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili)
This article is a species account for greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) in Florida.

Grunts
This article is a species account for grunts in Florida.

Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus)
This article is a species account for hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus) in Florida.

King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla)
This article is a species account for king mackerel (Scomberomorous cavalla) in Florida.

Kingfishes
This article is a species account for kingfishes "whitings" (Menticirrhus spp.) in Florida.

Ladyfish (Elops saurus)
This article is a species account for ladyfish (Elops saurus) in Florida.

Lane Snapper (Lutjanus synagris)
This article is a species account for lane snapper (Lutjanus synagris) in Florida.

Menhaden (Brevoortia spp.)
This article is a species account for menhaden (Brevoortia spp.) in Florida.

Permit (Trachinotus falcatus)
This article is a species account for permit (Trachinotus falcantus) in Florida.

Pinfish (Lagodon rhomboides)
This article is a species account for pinfish (Lagodon rhomboides) in Florida.

Red Grouper (Epinephelus morio)
This article is a species account for red grouper (Epinephelus morio) in Florida.

Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus)
This article is a species account for red snapper (Lutjanus compechanus) in Florida.

Scaled Sardines (Harengula jaguana)
This article is a species account for scaled sardines (Harengula jaguana) in Florida.

Sea Catfish (Ariidae)
This article is a species account for sea catfish (Ariidae) in Florida.

Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus)
This article is a species account for sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) in Florida.

Snook (Centropomus undecimalis)
This article is a species account for snook (Centropomus undecimalis) in Florida.

Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus)
This article is a species account for spanish mackerel (Scomberomorous maculatus).

Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus)
This article is a species account for spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) in Florida.

Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus)
This article is a species account for spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) in Florida.

Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus)
This article is a species account for tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) in Florida.

Triggerfishes (Balistidae)
This article is a species account for triggerfishes (Balistidae) in Florida.

Tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis)
This article is a species account for tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis) in Florida.

Vermilion Snapper (Rhomboplites aurorubens)
This article is a species account for vermilion snapper (Rhomboplites aurorubens).

Weakfish (Cynoscion regalis)
This article is a species account for weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) in Florida.

Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus)
This article is a species account for yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus crysurus) in Florida.  
Status and Trends 2007 Report
Florida’s Inshore and Nearshore Species
by Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute