What is another word for Genus Menticirrhus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs mˈɛntɪsˌɜːɹəs] (IPA) 
Genus Menticirrhus belongs to the family Sciaenidae, commonly known as croaker or drumfish. The genus comprises several species of marine fish found in the Atlantic coast of the Americas. This genus is commonly referred to as Southern kingfish, silver perch, or spotfin corvina. Southern kingfish is the most common synonym and is mostly used in commercial fisheries, while silver perch is often used by recreational anglers. Spotfin corvina is mostly used in scientific papers and publications. Other less common synonyms for the genus Menticirrhus include black sea mullet, shortspine grunt, and silver croaker. Despite having different names, all species belonging to the genus Menticirrhus share similar characteristics, including a silvery body and a protruding lower jaw.
