Bairdiella chrysoura is a species of fish commonly known as the silver perch or the yellowfin croaker. This fish is found in both saltwater and brackish waters along the Atlantic coast of North America from Massachusetts to Brazil. While there are no direct synonyms for this specific species, other members of the Bairdiella genus share similar characteristics such as the weakfish, spotted seatrout, and sand seatrout. These fish are also commonly caught for sport and commercial purposes. Additionally, names like drum, croaker, and perch are often used interchangeably to describe a group of fish with similar features.