Big Head Croaker
📖 Overview
Big Head Croaker (Collichthys lucidus) 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 19.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Big Head Croaker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Big Head Croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; oceanodromous ; depth range ? - 90 m . Subtropical South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Big Head Croaker |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kandari · カンダリ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collichthys fragilis | Jordan & Seale | 1905 | Synonym |
| Sciaena lucida | Richardson | 1844 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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