Blinkard croaker
📖 Overview
Found in shallow water but not common in estuaries with low salinities . Feeds on benthic invertebrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body somewhat elongate, moderately compressed, with an arched dorsal profile; snout prominent; mouth small and inferior; lower jaw enclosed by upper; edge of preopercle serrate, with 8 to 10 strong spines at the angle; anal rays 8; lower branch of first gill with 13 to 15 gill rakers; body silvery, back darker; flanks without apparent stripes; fins charcoal gray; upper part of branchial cavity black spotted . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: other (see Diagnosi.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blinkard croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - 60 m . Tropical; 15°N - 2°N
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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