The black croaker is a marine fish recognized for its dark, elongated body and distinctive croaking sound. It typically measures around 12 inches and weighs up to 2 pounds. Inhabiting coastal waters and kelp forests, it feeds on small crustaceans and mollusks. Known for its schooling behavior, the black croaker is often found in groups near the ocean floor. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Black croaker
length · weight
Black croaker
length · weight
Black croaker
length · weight


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