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Northern kingfish

Menticirrhus saxatilis

Where to fish

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Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
ZorraMexico · SpanishReference
BerrugataMexico · SpanishReference
Berrugato ratónMexico · SpanishReference
Bourrugue renardGlobal · FrenchReference
Cangueira-zorraPortugal · PortugueseReference
KingfishUnited StatesReference
Lambe zorroMexico · SpanishReference
Lambe zorroSpain · SpanishReference
Northern king whitingUK Gr. BritainReference
Northern kingcroakerUK Gr. BritainReference
Northern kingfishUnited StatesReference
Northern kingfishGlobalReference

Seasons

A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.

Regulations and identification

Source records

Country occurrence records

Mexico · Trinidad Tobago · United States

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