Rake Stardrum
NameRake Stardrum
Scientific NameMicropogonias undulatus
Common NamesAtlantic Croaker, Croaker, Hardhead
FamilySciaenidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)14
Water TypeBrackish to Saltwater
Temperature Range (°F)65-78
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Snappers, Grunts, Other Drums (similar size), Mojarras
Description
The Atlantic Croaker is a popular game and food fish, known for the drumming sound it produces. It has a silvery-bronze body, a distinctive croaking sound, and a slightly inferior mouth. They are euryhaline, inhabiting both brackish estuaries and coastal marine waters.
