Big-head pennah croaker
📖 Overview
Big-head pennah croaker (Pennahia macrocephalus) 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 27.8 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 29; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Big-head pennah croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 100 m . Tropical West Pacific: Taiwan to southern China, off Sarawak, eastern tip of the Malay Peninsula and southern Java.
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates and fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyrosomus macrocephalus | Tang | 1937 | Synonym |
| Pseudosciaena macrocephalus | Tang | 1937 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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