Spotfin croaker (Roncador stearnsii) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 1–22 m.
Scientific name: Roncador stearnsii · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 70 cm
The spotfin croaker is a demersal sciaenid that occurs on sandy shores and in bays, mostly in shallow surf zones but also to 15 m depth, and it is often found near rocks and the entrances to bays. It usually forms small groups but aggregates for spawning, it is a pelagic spawner, and it feeds on invertebrates such as marine worms, clams, crabs and small crustaceans. It is recorded from 1 to 22 m. Maximum length is about 70 cm total length, commonly about 30 cm, and it can live 15 years. It is a commercial species and a gamefish, with a medium price category. Fishing vulnerability is moderate at 39 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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