Blackfin croaker
Lonchurus elegans
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Saltwater
Overview
Blackfin croaker (Lonchurus elegans) is a marine fish of the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 32 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 25 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 32,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-25m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
?-25m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) |
| Arten | Lonchurus elegans |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Blackfin croaker get?
Blackfin croaker can grow up to 32.0 cm long.
Where is Blackfin croaker found?
Estuaries
What family does Blackfin croaker belong to?
Blackfin croaker (Lonchurus elegans) belongs to the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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