The Spot is a small coastal fish known for its distinctive dark spot near the gills. It typically measures 6-12 inches and weighs up to 0.5 pounds. Inhabiting estuaries and coastal waters, it feeds on invertebrates and detritus. Spot are schooling fish, often found in large groups, and are active swimmers, especially during migration. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Spot croaker
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Spot croaker
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