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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Small-mouth croaker

Johnius hypostoma Bleeker, 1854
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
10 cm
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Small-mouth croaker (Johnius hypostoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Johnius hypostoma
Authority
Bleeker, 1854
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 33; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Small-mouth croaker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Small-mouth croaker is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Small-mouth croaker is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical Known only from Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
12cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
32
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1854

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