ATLANTIC CROAKER

Micropogonias undulatus

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IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED

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Micropogonias undulatus (Linnaeus, 1766)

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  - Ray-finned fishes +
    - Perch-like fishes +
      - Drums or croakers +
        
        Finebarbel croakers +
        
        Atlantic croaker
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Occurs usually over mud and sandy mud bottoms in coastal waters and in estuaries where the nursery and feeding grounds are located. Feeds mainly on worms, crustaceans and fishes. An excellent foodfish. Sold fresh and frozen; eaten fried, broiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).

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