Point-nosed croaker
📖 Overview
Point-nosed croaker (Ophioscion typicus), first described by Gill, 1863 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Point-nosed croaker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Point-nosed croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 9°N - 6°N Central Pacific: Panama to northern Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
shrimps and other benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Point-nosed Croaker · racer croaker |
| 🇫🇷French | Chevalier au Nez Pointu |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | corvineta corredora · Corvinilla Típica · Ñato |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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