Leaftail croaker
📖 Overview
Leaftail croaker (Johnius trachycephalus) 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 13 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 27; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leaftail croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Leaftail croaker is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Leaftail croaker is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Leaftail Croaker |
| 🌍CES | smuhoun mělčinový |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Индокитайский джоний |
| 🌍THA | ปลาจวดหูดำ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvina trachycephalus | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Otolithoides siamensis | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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