Fin's Fish Guide
The Banded croaker (Paralonchurus brasiliensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 34 cm.
Description
The banded croaker is a croaker from the western Atlantic, along the coasts of South America. The species grows to about 34 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body with oblique dark stripes and short chin barbels. Like other croakers it makes drumming sounds with its swim bladder. It schools over sand and mud bottoms of shallow coastal water and hunts small crustaceans, worms and fish. It is a local food fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded croaker?
The Banded croaker has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Oblique dark stripes and small chin barbels; drumming coastal croaker
Where does the Banded croaker live?
The Banded croaker lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic
How big does the Banded croaker get?
The Banded croaker grows to a maximum of about 34 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Banded croaker dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded croaker is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Banded croaker edible?
Yes, the Banded croaker is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Paralonchurus
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