Atlantic Croaker
NameAtlantic Croaker
Scientific NameMicropogonias undulatus
Common NamesAtlantic Croaker, Croaker, Hardhead
FamilySciaenidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, East Coast of North America, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeBrackish/Saltwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-80
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesRed Drum, Sheepshead, Larger Snappers, Marine Catfish, Other large, robust brackish/marine fish
Description
The Atlantic Croaker is a popular game fish known for the drumming or croaking sound it produces. It is a bottom-dwelling species found in estuaries and coastal waters of the Western Atlantic, feeding on a variety of invertebrates and small fish. While juveniles can tolerate brackish conditions, adults prefer full marine environments.
