Bighead croaker
Collichthys niveatus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,01 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | ?-80m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
?-80m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) |
| Especies | Collichthys niveatus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Bighead croaker get?
Bighead croaker can grow up to 15.0 cm long and weigh 0.01 kg.
What family does Bighead croaker belong to?
Bighead croaker (Collichthys niveatus) belongs to the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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