Black croaker
📖 Overview
Common species found near the bottom, often in caves and crevices of exposed coasts and open bays . Feeds on crabs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Black croaker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 46 m , usually 3 - 15 m . Subtropical; 34°N - 20°N, 121°W - 109°W
🌿 Ecology
crabs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | black croaker · Croaker |
| 🌍CES | smuha černavá |
| 🇫🇷French | Mamselle Noire |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Corvina-caramelo |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Чёрная ронкача |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Corvina Roncacho · corvinata negra |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblodon saturnus | Girard | 1858 | Synonym |
| Corvina jacobi | Steindachner | 1879 | Synonym |
| Sciaena saturna | Girard | 1858 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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