Amoy Croaker
Argyrosomus amoyensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 60 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
A croaker of coastal muddy bottoms, this fish gathers in small schools down to around 60 metres and produces the drumming sounds its family is named for. Trawl and handline boats bring it up to sell fresh, dried and salted, and the swim bladder is dried separately.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Argyrosomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273781.
FAQ
- How deep does the Amoy Croaker live?
- The Amoy Croaker (Argyrosomus amoyensis) is typically found at to 60 m.
- Is the Amoy Croaker dangerous to divers?
- The Amoy Croaker is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Amoy Croaker get?
- The Amoy Croaker grows to about 40 cm.