Spot Croaker
Leiostomus xanthurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 60 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This drum feeds over sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal water down to about 60 metres, rooting out worms, small crustaceans and detritus. Young fish shelter in river estuaries, some staying year round. It reaches about 36 centimetres and is a familiar fish along the western Atlantic coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Leiostomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159322.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spot Croaker live?
- The Spot Croaker (Leiostomus xanthurus) is typically found at to 60 m.
- Is the Spot Croaker dangerous to divers?
- The Spot Croaker is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spot Croaker get?
- The Spot Croaker grows to about 36 cm.