Black Croaker
Cheilotrema saturnum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 46 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The black croaker keeps to the bottom along exposed coasts and open bays, often tucked into caves and crevices, and feeds chiefly on crabs. Like other croakers it can produce drumming sounds with its swim bladder, and so little is firmly known about its numbers that it is rated Data Deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Cheilotrema
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280137.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Croaker live?
- The Black Croaker (Cheilotrema saturnum) is typically found at to 46 m.
- Is the Black Croaker dangerous to divers?
- The Black Croaker is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Croaker get?
- The Black Croaker grows to about 45 cm.