Fin's Fish Guide
The Cameroon croaker (Pseudotolithus moorii) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over sandy and silty bottoms of coastal water and estuaries; tolerates brackish water.
Description
The Cameroon croaker is a croaker of the family Sciaenidae (drums) reaching about 50 cm. The elongate, silvery-grey body has a yellowish tinge and a terminal mouth. Like other drums it can make a drumming sound with muscles against its swim bladder. The species forms schools over sand and mud bottoms of coastal water and estuaries along the West African coast and tolerates brackish water. On and above the bottom it searches, mainly at night, for shrimps, small crustaceans, worms and small fish. With its tasty flesh the Cameroon croaker is a valued commercial fish for the West African coastal fishery.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cameroon croaker?
The Cameroon croaker has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Silvery croaker with a yellowish tinge; makes a drumming sound with its swim bladder and lives over soft bottoms of coastal waters and estuaries.
Where does the Cameroon croaker live?
The Cameroon croaker lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over sandy and silty bottoms of coastal water and estuaries; tolerates brackish water.
How big does the Cameroon croaker get?
The Cameroon croaker grows to a maximum of about 50 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Cameroon croaker dangerous to humans?
No, the Cameroon croaker is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Cameroon croaker edible?
Yes, the Cameroon croaker is a highly prized food fish.
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Same genus Pseudotolithus
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