Author: (Girard, 1854)
FBname: California kingcroaker
Comments: Occur along sandy shores and in bays, usually in sandy surfs of exposed outer coast.  Usually found in small groups; larger fish are more solitary.  Feed on sand crabs, other small crustaceans, and worms (Ref. 9118).  Spawning begins in July (Ref. 9118).  Pelagic spawners (Ref. 56049).  Cannot produce croaking sounds due to lack of air bladder.  Considered a good food fish and is common in markets (Ref. 9118).