Smooth croaker

Johnius laevis

Data Deficient Sciaenid Fish of Indo West Pacific

Smooth croaker is a marine fish of Indo-West Pacific. The species occupies marine waters. The largest recorded length is 14 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Sciaenidae
Genus: Johnius
Maximum length: 14 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: along the coasts of Australia and Papua New Guinea, from about 124° to 144°E. Record from Java and Sumatra is more likely referable to other related species.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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