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Reef Croaker (Odontoscion dentex)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Odontoscion dentex

(Cuvier, 1830)

Reef Croaker

Also known as: Brown Large-Eyed Croaker, Catfish, Croaker

Verified againstWoRMS

About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

1–30 m

Max size

30 cm

Max weight

14 g

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Sciaenidae

Where to find it

rare

Brazil

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