Croaker - Argyrosomus hololepidotus

Found in lower reaches of rivers, estuaries, rocky reefs, ocean beaches and on the continental shelf down to 150 m (Ref. 9772). Caught near the bottom and in mid-water between 13° and 24°C. Feeds on fishes, crabs, prawns, and worms (Ref. 9772). Spawning takes place near estuaries (Ref. 9987). Spawns from spring to autumn. Also caught with bottom set gillnets, haul nets, beach seines, and handlines (Ref. 9772). An important foodfish.