The Black croaker (Cheilotrema saturnum) is a saltwater fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 45 cm.
Description
The black croaker is a croaker from the eastern Pacific, from California to Baja California. The species grows to about 45 cm and has a stocky, dark body. Like other croakers it can produce a drumming sound with its swim bladder. As a bottom-dweller it stays near the bottom in caves and crevices of exposed coasts and bays to about 46 metres depth, where it hunts mainly crabs and other crustaceans. It can live to twenty years. Owing to insufficient data the IUCN lists the species as Data Deficient (DD).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black croaker?
The Black croaker has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly black and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Black croaker live?
The Black croaker lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Black croaker get?
The Black croaker grows to a maximum of about 45 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Black croaker dangerous to humans?
No, the Black croaker is harmless to humans.
Is the Black croaker edible?
Yes, the Black croaker is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Cheilotrema
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