Pacific Small-eye Croaker
NamePacific Small-eye Croaker
Scientific NameLarimichthys polyactis
Common NamesYellow Croaker, Small Yellow Croaker, Pacific Yellow Croaker
FamilySciaenidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, East China Sea, Yellow Sea, Bohai Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone (not suitable for typical home aquariums)
Description
The Pacific Small-eye Croaker is a commercially important marine fish found in the Western Pacific. Characterized by its golden-yellow body and small eyes, this predatory species is known for its drumming sounds. It is primarily harvested for food and is not typically kept in home aquariums due to its size and specialized needs.
