Micropogonias undulatus is a common fish species found in the marine and brackish waters of the Atlantic coast of North and Central America. This popular game fish is commonly known by several synonyms, including croaker, spot croaker, and Atlantic croaker. Other regional variations of the name include hardhead, yellowfin croaker, and bull croaker. These synonyms refer to the species' elongated body, which is typically silver or bronze with black or dark green spots. Micropogonias undulatus are a highly sought-after species for anglers due to their delicious meat and accessibility from bays, creeks, and estuaries.