Menticirrhus Littoralis, also known as the Gulf Whiting, is a species of fish that is commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico. However, there are several other names that this fish is known by. Some of the synonyms for Menticirrhus Littoralis include Southern Kingfish, Channel Whiting, and Ground Mullet. Other common names for this fish include Gulf Kingfish, Gulf Mullet, and Sand Mullet. Despite having various names, all of these synonyms refer to the same species of fish that can be found in sandy and muddy bottoms of coastal waters.