Belanger's Croaker
Johnius belangerii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 40 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A croaker of coastal waters and estuaries, Belanger's croaker feeds on bottom invertebrates, especially worms. It reaches about thirty centimetres and is marketed fresh and dried salted.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Johnius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276099.
FAQ
- How deep does the Belanger's Croaker live?
- The Belanger's Croaker (Johnius belangerii) is typically found at to 40 m.
- Is the Belanger's Croaker dangerous to divers?
- The Belanger's Croaker is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Belanger's Croaker get?
- The Belanger's Croaker grows to about 30 cm.