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Johnius laevis Sasaki & Kailola, 1991 Smooth croaker |
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photo by
CSIRO |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 45 - 60 m | |||
| 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. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29-34; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-7 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 9772). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 October 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||