Fin's Fish Guide
The Borneo croaker (Johnius borneensis) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The Borneo croaker is a small croaker from coastal, estuarine and fresh water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 35 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body with a blunt snout. Like other croakers it makes drumming sounds with its swim bladder. It schools over sand and mud bottoms of shallow coastal water and river mouths 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 Borneo croaker?
The Borneo croaker has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Blunt snout; drumming schooling estuarine croaker
Where does the Borneo croaker live?
The Borneo croaker lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Borneo croaker get?
The Borneo croaker grows to a maximum of about 35 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Borneo croaker dangerous to humans?
No, the Borneo 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 Borneo croaker edible?
Yes, the Borneo croaker is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Johnius
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