Amazon croaker
Pachyurus schomburgkii
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Brackish
Overview
Amazon croaker (Pachyurus schomburgkii) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 28 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.4 kg.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 28,5 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,38 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) |
| Arten | Pachyurus schomburgkii |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Amazon croaker get?
Amazon croaker can grow up to 28.5 cm long and weigh 0.38 kg.
What family does Amazon croaker belong to?
Amazon croaker (Pachyurus schomburgkii) belongs to the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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