Blotched croaker
📖 Overview
Blotched croaker (Nibea maculata), first described by Bloch & Schneider, 1801 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sciaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Sciaenidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blotched croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 30°N - 2°N, 48°E - 110°E Indian Ocean: coasts of India and Sri Lanka, probably extending to Thailand and Malaysia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Blotched croaker is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Blotched croaker is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Blotched croaker has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (lean white fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blotched Croaker |
| 🌍CES | smuha skvrnkovaná |
| 🇫🇷French | Courbine Tachetée |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Corvina-zebra |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пятнистая нибея |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Corvina Manchada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnius maculatus | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Otolithes maculata | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Sciaena maculata | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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