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Japanese Seabass[Name used by some local supermart, which is incorrect]
Larimichthys polyactis
Sciaenidae [Croakers or Drums]
28.6 cm [max to 40 cm SL]
6.1 cm
214 gms
Marine
Benthopelagic
Highly Commercial Fisheries; Commercial Aquarium
No, not this particular croaker. Nearest found off Hong kong waters.
Golden yellow on the ventral part of the body
Dorsal Spines:10-11, rays:31-36 ; Anal Spines:2, rays:9-10
