Law Croaker
NameLaw Croaker
Scientific NameLarimichthys polyactis
Common NamesYellow Croaker, Small Yellow Croaker, Law Croaker
FamilySciaenidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, East China Sea, Yellow Sea, Bohai Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers (non-aggressive species), Large Snappers, Large Angelfish, Large Tangs
Description
The Yellow Croaker, also known as Law Croaker, is a commercially important marine fish found in the Western Pacific. Characterized by its silvery-yellow body and large scales, it is a predatory species feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates. While primarily a food fish, keeping it in an aquarium would require a very large, specialized marine setup.
