Caroun croaker
📖 Overview
Caroun croaker (Johnius carouna) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 30; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Caroun croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical West Pacific: Gulf of Thailand, Sumatra and Borneo; north to southern China, west to India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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