Black-spotted Croaker
NameBlack-spotted Croaker
Scientific NameProtonibea diacanthus
Common NamesBlack-spotted Croaker, Spotted Croaker, Blackmouth Croaker, Black Jewfish
FamilySciaenidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Australia, Japan
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)63
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Large Snappers, Other large, robust marine fish, Sharks (in extremely large, specialized setups)
Description
The Black-spotted Croaker is a very large, predatory marine fish known for its distinctive black spots. Originating from the Indo-Pacific, it is not suitable for most home aquariums due to its immense adult size and specialized care requirements. This species is best suited for public aquariums or extremely large, dedicated custom setups.
