Reef Croaker
Odontoscion dentex
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This croaker hides in caves, crevices and coral by day, secretive and quick to retreat. It comes out at night to hunt shrimps and small fishes, and reaches about 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Odontoscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281837.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reef Croaker live?
- The Reef Croaker (Odontoscion dentex) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Reef Croaker dangerous to divers?
- The Reef Croaker is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reef Croaker get?
- The Reef Croaker grows to about 30 cm.