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Gulf Kingfish Fish Species Information

Gulf Kingfish

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Menticirrhus littoralis
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Regions Fished: Western Atlantic: Virginia, USA and the continental coast of the Gulf of Mexico to Rio Grande del Sur, Brazil.
World Record:
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Additional Information: Found usually in coastal waters over sandy and muddy bottoms; juveniles are abundant in the surf zone. Sometimes enters estuaries. Feeds mainly on worms and crustaceans. Excellent food fish.