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Otolithes ruber
Sciaenidae [Croakers or Drums]
26.6 cm [max to 90 cm]
5.6 cm
233 gm [max to 7 kg]
Marine; Brackish
10-40 m
Commercial Fisheries; Gamefish
Likely to be found here
Benthopelagic; coastal waters
Protruding lower jaw. 1-2 pairs of strong canines in upper jaw & 1 pair in lower jaw. Body longish in shape.
Dorsal spines:10-11, rays:27-30 ; Anal spines:2, rays:7-8.
