Smooth croaker (Johnius laevis)

Species facts

Scientific name

Johnius laevis

Family

Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like fish)

Class

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Maximum length

14.0

Common length

11.0

Depth range

45–60 m (148–197 ft)

Environment

Marine; demersal; depth range 45 - 60 m

Climate

Tropical

Distribution

Indo-West Pacific: along the coasts of Australia and Papua New Guinea, from about 124? to 144?E. Record from Java and Sumatra is more likely referable to other related species.

Conservation status (IUCN)

Data deficient (DD)

Threat to humans

Harmless

Uses

Fisheries: minor commercial

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)