Soldier Croaker
Nibea soldado
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A croaker of shallow coastal seas and estuaries, it pushes far up large turbid rivers and ranges through the lower and middle Mekong. It hunts small fishes and invertebrates, reaches about 60 centimetres, and is sold fresh in markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Nibea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281755.
FAQ
- How deep does the Soldier Croaker live?
- The Soldier Croaker (Nibea soldado) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Soldier Croaker dangerous to divers?
- The Soldier Croaker is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Soldier Croaker get?
- The Soldier Croaker grows to about 60 cm.