Author: (Lacepède, 1802)
FBname: Blackspotted croaker
Remark: Type species of  genus.
Comments: Found in coastal waters over muddy bottoms, off the sea-bed.  Ascend tidal rivers and estuaries (Ref. 9772).  Feed mainly on crustaceans and small fishes.  Also caught with bottom trawls (Ref. 9772).  Sold fresh and dried salted (swim bladder) in markets.  An important food fish.  Minimum depth range based on occurrence (Ref. 118911).