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A Virtual Museum on the State's Fish Biodiversity
Jurisdictional
Lower Mississippi, Central Louisiana Coastal, East Central Louisiana Coastal
228 Species All Records Suspect Expected (native range) Possibly native
Species checklist with examination status counts
Species Suspect Not Suspect Total
Examined Pending Pending Re-
Examination
Examined Pending Pending Re-
Examination
Not
Examined
Achiridae (American Soles)
Achirus lineatus
Lined Sole Non-native
14
14
Gymnachirus texae
Fringed Sole Non-native
6
6
Trinectes maculatus
Hogchoker Non-native
16
16
Albulidae (Bonefishes)
Albula vulpes
Bonefish Non-native
1
1
Amiidae (Bowfins)
Amia calva
Bowfin Non-native
3
3
Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels)
Anguilla rostrata
American Eel Non-native
7
7
Antennariidae (Frogfishes)
Fowlerichthys radiosus Non-native
10
10
Histrio histrio
Sargassumfish Non-native
3
3
Ariidae (Sea Catfishes)
Ariopsis felis
Hardhead Catfish Non-native
53
53
Bagre marinus
Gafftopsail Catfish Non-native
17
17
Atherinopsidae (New World Silversides)
Membras martinica
Rough Silverside Non-native
40
40
Membras vagrans Non-native
6
6
Menidia beryllina
Inland Silverside Non-native
74
74
Menidia peninsulae
Tidewater Silverside Non-native
7
7
Balistidae (Triggerfishes)
Balistes capriscus
Gray Triggerfish Non-native
5
5
Batrachoididae (Toadfishes)
Opsanus beta
Gulf Toadfish Non-native
36
36
Opsanus tau
Oyster Toadfish Non-native
1
1
Porichthys plectrodon
Atlantic Midshipman Non-native
11
11
Belonidae (Needlefishes)
Strongylura marina
Atlantic Needlefish Non-native
19
19
Blenniidae (Combtooth Blennies)
Chasmodes longimaxilla
Stretchjaw Blenny Non-native
3
3
Hypleurochilus multifilis
Featherduster Blenny Non-native
10
10
Hypsoblennius ionthas
Freckled Blenny Non-native
30
30
Bothidae (Lefteye Flounders)
Bothus ocellatus
Eyed Flounder Non-native
2
2
Bramidae (Pomfrets)
Brama caribbea
Caribbean Pomfret Non-native
1
1
Brama dussumieri
Lowfin Pomfret Non-native
1
1
Branchiostomatidae (Lancelets)
Branchiostoma bennetti
Mud Lancelet Non-native
4
4
Bregmacerotidae (Codlets)
Bregmaceros atlanticus
Antenna Codlet Non-native
1
1
Bythitidae (Viviparous Brotulas)
Ogilbia cayorum
Key Brotula Non-native
1
1
Carangidae (Jacks)
Caranx crysos
Blue Runner Non-native
1
1
Caranx hippos
Crevalle Jack Non-native
35
35
Caranx latus
Horse-Eye Jack Non-native
1
1
Chloroscombrus chrysurus
Atlantic Bumper Non-native
20
20
Oligoplites saurus
Leatherjack Non-native
17
17
Selene setapinnis
Atlantic Moonfish Non-native
16
16
Selene vomer
Lookdown Non-native
15
15
Seriola dumerili
Greater Amberjack Non-native
3
3
Seriola rivoliana
Almaco Jack Non-native
1
1
Seriola zonata
Banded Rudderfish Non-native
2
2
Trachinotus carolinus
Florida Pompano Non-native
27
27
Trachinotus falcatus
Permit Non-native
9
9
Trachinotus goodei
Palometa Non-native
1
1
Trachurus lathami
Rough Scad Non-native
1
1
Uraspis secunda
Cottonmouth Jack Non-native
2
2
Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks)
Carcharhinus brevipinna
Spinner Shark Non-native
4
4
Carcharhinus limbatus
Blacktip Shark Non-native
1
1
Rhizoprionodon terraenovae
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark Non-native
5
5
Catostomidae (Suckers)
Ictiobus bubalus
Smallmouth Buffalo Non-native
1
1
Ictiobus niger
Black Buffalo Non-native
1
1
Centrarchidae (Sunfishes)
Lepomis gulosus
Warmouth Non-native
1
1
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill Non-native
1
1
Lepomis miniatus
Redspotted Sunfish Non-native
1
1
Lepomis symmetricus
Bantam Sunfish Non-native
2
2
Micropterus salmoides
Largemouth Bass Non-native
1
1
Centrolophidae (Medusafishes)
Hyperoglyphe bythites
Black Driftfish Non-native
2
2
Centrophoridae (Gulper Sharks)
Centrophorus uyato Non-native
1
1
Clupeidae (Herrings)
Alosa alabamae
Alabama Shad Non-native
1
1
Alosa chrysochloris
Skipjack Herring Non-native
3
3
Brevoortia gunteri
Finescale Menhaden Non-native
4
4
Brevoortia patronus
Gulf Menhaden Non-native
77
77
Brevoortia tyrannus
Atlantic Menhaden Non-native
2
2
Dorosoma cepedianum
Gizzard Shad Non-native
7
7
Dorosoma petenense
Threadfin Shad Non-native
12
12
Harengula clupeola
False Pilchard Non-native
2
2
Harengula humeralis
Redear Sardine Non-native
1
1
Harengula jaguana
Scaled Sardine Non-native
33
33
Opisthonema oglinum
Atlantic Thread Herring Non-native
12
12
Congridae (Conger Eels)
Rhynchoconger flavus
Yellow Conger Non-native
2
2
Coryphaenidae (Dolphinfishes)
Coryphaena hippurus
Dolphinfish Non-native
5
5
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes)
Symphurus civitatium
Offshore Tonguefish Non-native
13
13
Symphurus plagiusa
Blackcheek Tonguefish Non-native
30
30
Cyprinidae (Carps and Minnows)
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Golden Shiner Non-native
3
3
Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes)
Cyprinodon variegatus
Sheepshead Minnow Non-native
44
44
Dasyatidae (Whiptail Stingrays)
Hypanus americanus Non-native
4
4
Hypanus sabinus Non-native
2
2
Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes)
Chilomycterus schoepfii
Striped Burrfish Non-native
10
10
Echeneidae (Remoras)
Echeneis naucrates
Sharksucker Non-native
1
1
Elassomatidae (Pygmy Sunfishes)
Elassoma zonatum
Banded Pygmy Sunfish Non-native
3
3
Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Dormitator maculatus
Fat Sleeper Non-native
5
5
Eleotris amblyopsis
Spinycheek Sleeper Non-native
3
3
Erotelis smaragdus
Emerald Sleeper Non-native
1
1
Elopidae (Tenpounders)
Elops saurus
Ladyfish Non-native
20
20
Engraulidae (Anchovies)
Anchoa hepsetus
Striped Anchovy Non-native
38
38
Anchoa lyolepis
Dusky Anchovy Non-native
12
12
Anchoa mitchilli
Bay Anchovy Non-native
94
94
Ephippidae (Spadefishes)
Chaetodipterus faber
Atlantic Spadefish Non-native
37
37
Esocidae (Pikes)
Esox americanus
Redfin Pickerel Non-native
1
1
Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes)
Cheilopogon heterurus
Blotchwing Flyingfish Non-native
1
1
Fundulidae (Topminnows)
Fundulus chrysotus
Golden Topminnow Non-native
6
6
Fundulus confluentus
Marsh Killifish Non-native
2
2
Fundulus grandis
Gulf Killifish Non-native
49
49
Fundulus jenkinsi
Saltmarsh Topminnow Non-native
31
31
Fundulus majalis
Striped Killifish Non-native
18
18
Fundulus pulvereus
Bayou Killifish Non-native
7
7
Fundulus similis
Longnose Killifish Non-native
42
42
Fundulus xenicus Non-native
22
22
Lucania parva
Rainwater Killifish Non-native
11
11
Gerreidae (Mojarras)
Eucinostomus argenteus
Spotfin Mojarra Non-native
13
13
Eucinostomus gracilis
Graceful Mojarra Non-native
1
1
Eucinostomus gula
Silver Jenny Non-native
4
4
Eucinostomus harengulus
Tidewater Mojarra Non-native
1
1
Eucinostomus melanopterus
Flagfin Mojarra Non-native
8
8
Gerres cinereus
Yellowfin Mojarra Non-native
1
1
Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes)
Gobiesox nigripinnis Non-native
1
1
Gobiesox strumosus
Skilletfish Non-native
32
32
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Bathygobius soporator
Frillfin Goby Non-native
10
10
Ctenogobius boleosoma
Darter Goby Non-native
43
43
Ctenogobius shufeldti
Freshwater Goby Non-native
8
8
Evorthodus lyricus
Lyre Goby Non-native
26
26
Gobioides broussonetii
Violet Goby Non-native
5
5
Gobionellus oceanicus
Highfin Goby Non-native
11
11
Gobiosoma bosc
Naked Goby Non-native
46
46
Microgobius gulosus
Clown Goby Non-native
1
1
Microgobius thalassinus
Green Goby Non-native
2
2
Gymnuridae (Butterfly Rays)
Gymnura lessae Non-native
2
2
Haemulidae (Grunts)
Orthopristis chrysoptera
Pigfish Non-native
11
11
Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks)
Hyporhamphus meeki
False Silverstripe Halfbeak Non-native
1
1
Hyporhamphus unifasciatus
Atlantic Silverstripe Halfbeak Non-native
4
4
Ictaluridae (North American Catfishes)
Ameiurus melas
Black Bullhead Non-native
1
1
Ictalurus furcatus
Blue Catfish Non-native
3
3
Ictalurus punctatus
Channel Catfish Non-native
2
2
Kyphosidae (Sea Chubs)
Kyphosus saltatrix
Bermuda Chub Non-native
1
1
Lepisosteidae (Gars)
Atractosteus spatula
Alligator Gar Non-native
3
3
Lepisosteus oculatus
Spotted Gar Non-native
8
8
Lobotidae (Tripletails)
Lobotes surinamensis
Atlantic Tripletail Non-native
12
12
Lutjanidae (Snappers)
Lutjanus campechanus
Red Snapper Non-native
1
1
Lutjanus griseus
Gray Snapper Non-native
8
8
Lutjanus synagris
Lane Snapper Non-native
4
4
Pristipomoides aquilonaris
Wenchman Non-native
1
1
Microdesmidae (Wormfishes)
Microdesmus longipinnis
Pink Wormfish Non-native
2
2
Monacanthidae (Filefishes)
Aluterus schoepfii
Orange Filefish Non-native
2
2
Stephanolepis hispidus
Planehead Filefish Non-native
8
8
Moringuidae (Spaghetti Eels)
Neoconger mucronatus
Ridged Eel Non-native
1
1
Moronidae (Temperate Basses)
Morone mississippiensis
Yellow Bass Non-native
1
1
Mugilidae (Mullets)
Mugil cephalus
Striped Mullet Non-native
64
64
Mugil curema
White Mullet Non-native
26
26
Myliobatidae (Eagle Rays)
Rhinoptera bonasus
Cownose Ray Non-native
1
1
Nettastomatidae (Duckbill Eels)
Hoplunnis macrura
Freckled Pikeconger Non-native
1
1
Nomeidae (Driftfishes)
Nomeus gronovii
Man-Of-War Fish Non-native
1
1
Psenes cyanophrys
Freckled Driftfish Non-native
1
1
Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes)
Halieutichthys aculeatus
Pancake Batfish Non-native
2
2
Ogcocephalus cubifrons
Polka-Dot Batfish Non-native
1
1
Ogcocephalus parvus
Roughback Batfish Non-native
1
1
Ophichthidae (Snake Eels)
Bascanichthys scuticaris
Whip Eel Non-native
1
1
Echiophis punctifer
Snapper Eel Non-native
2
2
Myrophis punctatus
Speckled Worm Eel Non-native
18
18
Ophichthus gomesii
Shrimp Eel Non-native
3
3
Ophidiidae (Cusk-Eels)
Ophidion grayi
Blotched Cusk-Eel Non-native
1
1
Ophidion holbrookii
Bank Cusk-Eel Non-native
1
1
Ophidion josephi
Crested Cusk-Eel Non-native
6
6
Ophidion marginatum
Striped Cusk-Eel Non-native
1
1
Paralichthyidae (Sand Flounders)
Ancylopsetta ommata Non-native
7
7
Citharichthys macrops
Spotted Whiff Non-native
5
5
Citharichthys spilopterus
Bay Whiff Non-native
56
56
Cyclopsetta fimbriata
Spotfin Flounder Non-native
5
5
Etropus crossotus
Fringed Flounder Non-native
34
34
Paralichthys albigutta
Gulf Flounder Non-native
1
1
Paralichthys lethostigma
Southern Flounder Non-native
51
51
Paralichthys squamilentus
Broad Flounder Non-native
16
16
Syacium gunteri
Shoal Flounder Non-native
1
1
Syacium papillosum
Dusky Flounder Non-native
1
1
Percidae (Perches)
Sander canadensis
Sauger Non-native
1
1
Phycidae (Phycid Hakes)
Urophycis floridana
Southern Hake Non-native
5
5
Poeciliidae (Livebearers)
Gambusia affinis
Western Mosquitofish Non-native
13
13
Heterandria formosa
Least Killifish Non-native
11
11
Poecilia latipinna
Sailfin Molly Non-native
30
30
Polynemidae (Threadfins)
Polydactylus octonemus
Atlantic Threadfin Non-native
19
19
Polyodontidae (Paddlefishes)
Polyodon spathula
Paddlefish Non-native
1
1
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Abudefduf saxatilis
Sergeant Major Non-native
1
1
Pomatomidae (Bluefishes)
Pomatomus saltatrix
Bluefish Non-native
10
10
Pristidae (Sawfishes)
Pristis pectinata
Smalltooth Sawfish Non-native
1
1
Rachycentridae (Cobias)
Rachycentron canadum
Cobia Non-native
4
4
Rajidae (Skates)
Raja eglanteria
Clearnose Skate Non-native
1
1
Raja texana
Roundel Skate Non-native
3
3
Salmonidae (Trouts and Salmons)
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rainbow Trout Non-native
1
1
Sciaenidae (Drums and Croakers)
Bairdiella chrysoura
Silver Perch Non-native
33
33
Cynoscion arenarius
Sand Seatrout Non-native
37
37
Cynoscion nebulosus
Spotted Seatrout Non-native
28
28
Cynoscion nothus
Silver Seatrout Non-native
16
16
Larimus fasciatus
Banded Drum Non-native
24
24
Leiostomus xanthurus
Spot Non-native
71
71
Menticirrhus americanus
Southern Kingfish Non-native
30
30
Menticirrhus littoralis
Gulf Kingfish Non-native
26
26
Menticirrhus saxatilis
Northern Kingfish Non-native
5
5
Micropogonias undulatus
Atlantic Croaker Non-native
56
56
Pogonias cromis
Black Drum Non-native
15
15
Sciaenops ocellatus
Red Drum Non-native
32
32
Stellifer lanceolatus
Star Drum Non-native
14
14
Scombridae (Mackerels)
Euthynnus alletteratus
Little Tunny Non-native
1
1
Scomberomorus maculatus
Spanish Mackerel Non-native
14
14
Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes)
Scorpaena plumieri
Spotted Scorpionfish Non-native
2
2
Serranidae (Sea Basses and Groupers)
Centropristis philadelphica
Rock Sea Bass Non-native
10
10
Centropristis striata
Black Sea Bass Non-native
1
1
Diplectrum bivittatum
Dwarf Sand Perch Non-native
1
1
Epinephelus adscensionis
Rock Hind Non-native
1
1
Hyporthodus flavolimbatus Non-native
1
1
Hyporthodus nigritus Non-native
1
1
Mycteroperca bonaci
Black Grouper Non-native
1
1
Mycteroperca microlepis
Gag Non-native
2
2
Sparidae (Porgies)
Archosargus probatocephalus
Sheepshead Non-native
21
21
Lagodon rhomboides
Pinfish Non-native
55
55
Stenotomus caprinus
Longspine Porgy Non-native
1
1
Sphyraenidae (Barracudas)
Sphyraena barracuda
Great Barracuda Non-native
7
7
Sphyraena borealis
Northern Sennet Non-native
7
7
Sphyraena guachancho
Guaguanche Non-native
2
2
Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead Sharks)
Sphyrna lewini
Scalloped Hammerhead Non-native
1
1
Sphyrna tiburo
Bonnethead Non-native
2
2
Stromateidae (Butterfishes)
Peprilus burti
Gulf Butterfish Non-native
17
17
Peprilus paru
Harvestfish Non-native
19
19
Peprilus triacanthus
Butterfish Non-native
6
6
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes)
Hippocampus erectus
Lined Seahorse Non-native
1
1
Hippocampus zosterae
Dwarf Seahorse Non-native
1
1
Syngnathus floridae
Dusky Pipefish Non-native
2
2
Syngnathus louisianae
Chain Pipefish Non-native
25
25
Syngnathus pelagicus
Sargassum Pipefish Non-native
1
1
Syngnathus scovelli
Texas Pipefish Non-native
12
12
Synodontidae (Lizardfishes)
Synodus foetens
Inshore Lizardfish Non-native
45
45
Synodus intermedius
Sand Diver Non-native
1
1
Tetraodontidae (Puffers)
Canthigaster rostrata
Sharpnose Puffer Non-native
1
1
Lagocephalus laevigatus
Smooth Puffer Non-native
3
3
Sphoeroides maculatus
Northern Puffer Non-native
1
1
Sphoeroides marmoratus
Spinyback Blowfish Non-native
8
8
Sphoeroides nephelus
Southern Puffer Non-native
4
4
Sphoeroides parvus
Least Puffer Non-native
45
45
Sphoeroides spengleri
Bandtail Puffer Non-native
1
1
Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes)
Trichiurus lepturus
Atlantic Cutlassfish Non-native
18
18
Triglidae (Searobins)
Prionotus rubio
Blackwing Searobin Non-native
24
24
Prionotus tribulus
Bighead Searobin Non-native
37
37
Uranoscopidae (Stargazers)
Astroscopus y_graecum Non-native
11
11