Largefin Croaker
Johnius macropterus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A croaker of shallow muddy coasts, it works the bottom for worms and small crustaceans and reaches about a foot long. Like others in its family it can drum with its swim bladder, and it turns up fresh and dried salted in local markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Johnius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276116.
FAQ
- How deep does the Largefin Croaker live?
- The Largefin Croaker (Johnius macropterus) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Largefin Croaker dangerous to divers?
- The Largefin Croaker is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Largefin Croaker get?
- The Largefin Croaker grows to about 25 cm.