Fin's Fish Guide
The Bobo croaker (Pseudotolithus elongatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 63 cm.
Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over sandy and silty bottoms of turbid coastal water and estuaries; tolerates brackish water.
Description
The bobo croaker is an elongate croaker of the family Sciaenidae (croakers and drums) reaching about 60 cm. The silvery-grey body has a terminal mouth and a straight tail. Like other croakers it can make a conspicuous drumming or moaning sound with muscles against its swim bladder, especially in the breeding season. The species lives in schools over sand and mud bottoms of turbid coastal water and estuaries along the West African coast and tolerates brackish water. Mainly at night it hunts shrimps, small crustaceans, worms and small fish. The bobo croaker is one of the most important commercial fish in West Africa and is heavily landed by coastal and estuarine fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bobo croaker?
The Bobo croaker has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Oblong drum (croaker) that makes a drumming sound with its swim bladder; lives over soft bottoms of turbid coastal water and estuaries.
Where does the Bobo croaker live?
The Bobo croaker lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over sandy and silty bottoms of turbid coastal water and estuaries; tolerates brackish water.
How big does the Bobo croaker get?
The Bobo croaker grows to a maximum of about 63 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Bobo croaker dangerous to humans?
No, the Bobo croaker is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bobo croaker edible?
Yes, the Bobo croaker is a highly prized food fish.
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Same genus Pseudotolithus
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