What is another word for Trinectes Maculatus?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈa͡ɪnɛkts mˈakjʊlˌatəs] (IPA) 
Trinectes Maculatus, commonly known as the hogchoker, is a small flatfish found in the Atlantic coast of North America. Synonyms for Trinectes Maculatus include Chasmodon Maculatus, Pleuronectes Maculatus, and Platessa Maculata. These synonyms were used in the past to describe the fish before its current classification as Trinectes Maculatus. The hogchoker gets its name from its ability to "choke" its predators by inflating its gill covers. It has a distinctive brown or olive-colored body with black spots and can grow up to 7 inches long. The hogchoker is considered a delicacy in some areas, and it is also a popular baitfish for recreational fishing.
