Bigeye Croaker
NameBigeye Croaker
Scientific NameCollichthys lucidus
Common NamesBigeye Croaker, Largehead Croaker
FamilySciaenidae
OriginWestern Pacific, East Asia, Coastal China, Korea, Japan
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge, robust marine fish, Other non-aggressive croakers, Certain large snappers
Description
The Bigeye Croaker (Collichthys lucidus) is a marine fish native to the coastal waters of the Western Pacific. Known for its relatively large eyes and silvery body, it is a predatory species that feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates. Due to its potential adult size and specialized marine care requirements, it is considered an expert-level species for very large aquariums.
