Bigmouth croaker
Pterotolithus maculatus
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Overview
Bigmouth croaker (Pterotolithus maculatus) is a marine fish of the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 45 cm. Its recorded depth range is 10–100 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 45,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 10-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
10-100m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) |
| Arten | Pterotolithus maculatus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Bigmouth croaker get?
Bigmouth croaker can grow up to 45.0 cm long.
Where is Bigmouth croaker found?
Neritic
What family does Bigmouth croaker belong to?
Bigmouth croaker (Pterotolithus maculatus) belongs to the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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