Record #:

7410

Author(s):

Morris, Bill

Abstract:

Because of a black spot directly behind its gills, the spot, or Leiostomus xanthurus, is one of the easiest ocean fishes to identify. The spot is a plentiful fish. Over four million spot were caught in 2004 by recreational anglers. In 1933, THE STATE magazine reported a commercial catch of 200,000 pounds in a single net. Morris describes how the spot provided food for many farm families through the winter.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 69 Issue 9, Sept 2005, p30-31, il

Subject(s):

Spot (Fish)