Scorched croaker
📖 Overview
Scorched croaker (Atrobucca adusta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 24; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. Dark or dull brown above, slightly paler below .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scorched croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Scorched croaker is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Scorched croaker is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical Southwest Pacific: near Lae, Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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