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Whitemouth croaker

Micropogonias furnieri

Whitemouth croaker (Micropogonias furnieri)

Photo: Cláudio D. Timm · CC BY 2.0

Depthbetween 2 and 25 m
Habitatsandy bottoms
DifficultyEasy

The Whitemouth croaker (Micropogonias furnieri) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents sandy bottoms and is found between 2 and 25 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.

It's relatively accessible with basic technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.

Behaviour: it moves in schools.

Minimum legal size by zone

ZoneMinimum size
Brazil25 cm

Where to catch it

Other names

Corvina rubia (es) · Corvina (pt)

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum legal size for Whitemouth croaker?

It depends on the area. For example, Brazil: 25 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.

At what depth is Whitemouth croaker found?

Usually between 2 and 25 m, mostly over sandy bottoms.

Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?

Its difficulty is “easy”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.

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