The large yellow croaker is a marine fish known for its distinctive golden hue. It typically grows up to 24 inches and weighs around 6 pounds. Found in the coastal waters of the Western Pacific, it inhabits sandy or muddy seabeds. The croaker feeds on small fish and crustaceans, often forming schools and exhibiting migratory behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Large yellow croaker
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Large yellow croaker
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Large yellow croaker
South Carlsbad State Beach
11 in · 1 lb 6 oz
Large yellow croaker
Los Angeles County Coast
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Large yellow croaker
Channel Islands Harbor
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