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The Swordpsine croaker (Bairdiella ensifera) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The swordspine croaker is a croaker (Sciaenidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has an elongate, silvery body and stands out for a strongly elongated, sword-like spine in the anal fin, to which the name refers. Like other croakers it can make drumming sounds with its swim bladder. It inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and river mouths. It feeds on crustacean larvae, small shrimps and small fishes. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Swordpsine croaker?
The Swordpsine croaker has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Greatly elongated, sword-like anal fin spine; drums with the swim bladder, a fish of estuaries.
Where does the Swordpsine croaker live?
The Swordpsine croaker lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Eastern Pacific; coastal waters, estuaries and river mouths.
How big does the Swordpsine croaker get?
The Swordpsine croaker grows to a maximum of about 35 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Swordpsine croaker dangerous to humans?
No, the Swordpsine croaker is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Swordpsine croaker edible?
Yes, the Swordpsine croaker is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Bairdiella
More from the family Sciaenidae
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