White Croaker
Genyonemus lineatus
A small member of the drum family with silvery-white coloration and faint vertical bars on the sides. Known for making croaking sounds using their swim bladder.
White Croaker at a glance
- Scientific name
- Genyonemus lineatus
- Typical size
- 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along sandy and muddy bottoms. Commonly caught from piers, jetties, and surf fishing, often while targeting other species. They feed on small crustaceans, worms, and fish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a white croaker through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksWhite Croaker questions people ask
White Croaker is Genyonemus lineatus.
A typical white croaker runs 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every white croaker you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along sandy and muddy bottoms. Commonly caught from piers, jetties, and surf fishing, often while targeting other species. They feed on small crustaceans, worms, and fish. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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