Panama Kingcroaker
NamePanama Kingcroaker
Scientific NameMenticirrhus panamensis
Common NamesPanama Kingcroaker, Panama Drum
FamilySciaenidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, Baja California, Peru, Gulf of California, Panama
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Large Snappers, Other large, robust marine fish
Description
The Panama Kingcroaker (*Menticirrhus panamensis*) is a large, bottom-dwelling marine fish found in the Eastern Pacific. It prefers sandy or muddy substrates where it actively forages for benthic invertebrates and small fish. Due to its significant adult size and specialized dietary needs, this species is rarely kept in home aquariums and is better suited for large public aquariums.
