Big-head croaker
Pennahia macrocephalus
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Saltwater
Overview
Big-head croaker (Pennahia macrocephalus) is a marine fish of the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 28 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 100 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 27,799999237060547 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | ?-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
?-100m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Famille | Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) |
| Espèces | Pennahia macrocephalus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Big-head croaker get?
Big-head croaker can grow up to 27.799999237060547 cm long.
Where is Big-head croaker found?
Coral reefs
What family does Big-head croaker belong to?
Big-head croaker (Pennahia macrocephalus) belongs to the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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