Johnius belangerii (Cuvier, 1830)
Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 31; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7.
Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Teleostei
Order: Eupercaria/misc
Family: Sciaenidae
Genus: Johnius
Species: Johnius belangerii (Cuvier, 1830)
Climate Zone
Biology
Inhabits coastal waters and estuaries. Feeds on invertebrates, particularly benthic worms. Marketed fresh and dried salted.
Habitat
brackish
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threat to Humans
Harmless