Smooth croaker
📖 Overview
Smooth croaker (Johnius laevis) 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 14 cm. It occurs at depths between 45 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29 - 34; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smooth croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 45 - 60 m . Tropical West Pacific: along the coasts of Australia and Papua New Guinea, from about 124° to 144°E.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Coitor Croaker · Smooth Croaker |
| 🌍CES | smuhoun drobný |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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