Japanese Meagre

Argyrosomus japonicus

Japanese Meagre

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.