Southern Kingcroaker
Menticirrhus americanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 40 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This kingcroaker haunts coastal sand and hard bottoms and is common right along the beaches, using a chin barbel to find buried prey. It grows to about half a metre, and the young favour brackish, lower salinity water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Menticirrhus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159326.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Kingcroaker live?
- The Southern Kingcroaker (Menticirrhus americanus) is typically found at to 40 m.
- Is the Southern Kingcroaker dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Kingcroaker is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Kingcroaker get?
- The Southern Kingcroaker grows to about 50 cm.