Chrysochir aureus (Richardson, 1846)
Reeve's croaker
photo by Hasan, M.E.

Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Max. size:  30 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: southeast India and Sri Lanka to southern China (Kwang-tung).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-28; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 6-7
Biology:  Inhabits shallow coastal waters (Ref. 9772). Feeds on small crustaceans. Marketed fresh as well as dried salted (Ref. 3490).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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