Bellfish

Johnius fuscolineatus

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Johnius fuscolineatus, the bellfish or African bearded croaker, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. This species is found in the southwestern Indian Ocean.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Sciaenidae
Genus: Johnius
Maximum length: 14 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: along the coasts of Mozambique, South Africa and Madagascar.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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