Japanese Meagre
Argyrosomus japonicus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 1.8 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A large, silvery drum that reaches nearly two metres, the Japanese meagre holds beyond the surf zone as an adult while juveniles stay inshore and move into estuaries at around 30 centimetres. A heavily fished food species, it has declined enough to be listed as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Argyrosomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218633.
FAQ
- Is the Japanese Meagre dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Meagre is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Meagre get?
- The Japanese Meagre grows to about 1.8 m.