| Citation | McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm, 2005, Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico.. Vol. 2. Austin : University of Texas Press. viii+1004p. |
| Ref. | 78464 McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm, 2005 |
| Page | 431 |
| Named Used as Valid | Menticirrhus americanus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Occurs in New York to Argentina, including the northern and the southern Gilf of Mexico and the Greater Antilles |
| Quote | Maximum size: 60 cm TL |