Banded Croaker
Paralonchurus brasiliensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 33.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A croaker of muddy coastal bottoms, it favours the soft ground near estuaries and feeds mainly on worms. It grows to around 34 centimetres and sells fresh or salted along the South American coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Paralonchurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282063.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Croaker live?
- The Banded Croaker (Paralonchurus brasiliensis) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Banded Croaker dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Croaker is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Croaker get?
- The Banded Croaker grows to about 33.7 cm.