Fin's Fish Guide
The Obliquemouth croaker (Johnius plagiostoma) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Asia: Bangladesh, Brunei Darsm, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and others
Description
The Obliquemouth croaker is a croaker (Sciaenidae) from coastal and estuarine water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 22 cm and has an elongate, silver-grey body with an inferior mouth and stout ear-stones; like other croakers it makes a drumming sound with its swim bladder. As a bottom-oriented fish it searches over sand and mud bottoms for worms, small crustaceans and molluscs. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Obliquemouth croaker?
The Obliquemouth croaker has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Obliquemouth croaker live?
The Obliquemouth croaker lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Bangladesh, Brunei Darsm, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and others
How big does the Obliquemouth croaker get?
The Obliquemouth croaker grows to a maximum of about 10 cm. On average the species is around 8 cm.
Is the Obliquemouth croaker dangerous to humans?
No, the Obliquemouth 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.
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Same genus Johnius
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