- 노란민어 Croaker, Yellowfin
. 학명; Umbrina roncador
. 서식지; 따뜻한 수온의 앝은 염수와 기수에 떼로 서식
. 통명; 노란핀 민어
. 특징; 등 지느러미는 어둡고 나머지 지느러미는 황색
. 먹이와 요리법; 절이거나, 훈제, 굽거나 튀겨서 식용
1 학명과 서식지
- 학명; Umbrina roncador
- 서식지
. 온도와 깊이; 따뜻한 수온의 앝은 염수와 기수에 떼로 서식
. 지역; 동태양 캘리포니아 만과 연안 해역
. 여름에는 연안에 서식하고 겨울에 더 깊은 물로 이동
The yellowfin croaker is found from the Gulf of California, Mexico, to Point Conception, California.
Habitat. These fish inhabit shallow parts of bays, channels, harbors, and other nearshore waters over sandy bottoms.
2 통명
- 영어; Catalina croaker, yellowtailed croaker, golden croaker, yellowfin drum.
- 한글; 노란민어
3 개요
- 길이; 50센티이내
- 체중; 3 파운드이내, 평균 1파운드
The average weight for a yellowfin croaker is less than 1 pound. The all-tackle record is 2 pounds, 11 ounces.
4 특징
- 타원형의 몸으로 길쭉하고 등은 약간의 아치형
- 머리는 원추형으로 뭉툭
- 색은 무지개 빛의 파란색에서 회색이며 아래는 은빛 흰색
- 등 지느러미는 어둡고 나머지 지느러미는 황색
The yellowfin croaker is a member of the family Sciaenidae (drum and croaker), known for the drumlike noises it makes when it raps a muscle against its swim bladder. The resulting distinctive drumming sound is amplified by the swim bladder and can be heard at some distance. The sciaenids are one of the most important food fish in the world because nearly all species are good to eat and are harvested commercially. Found along the Pacific coast, the yellowfin croaker is a popular catch for light-tackle surf anglers.
Identification. The body of the yellowfin croaker is elliptical-elongate; the back is somewhat arched and the head blunt. Its coloring is iridescent blue to gray, with brassy reflections on the back, diffusing to silvery white below. Dark wavy lines streak the sides. The fins are yellowish, except for the dark dorsal fins. It has a small barbel on the chin tip and two strong anal spines; the barbel and the heavy anal spines distinguish the yellowfin from other California croaker.
5 먹이와 요리법
- 먹이; 작은 생선과 갑각류, 벌레 및 연체동물 등
- 부드러운 껍질의 모래 게나 벌레 등을 미끼로한 낚시로 포획
- 절이거나 훈제, 굽거나 튀겨서 식용
Yellowfin croaker are sexually mature at 9 inches in length. Their spawning season is in the summer, when this species is most common along sandy beaches. They move into deeper waters in the winter, traveling in schools or small groups.
Food and feeding habits. Although the yellowfin croaker primarily consumes small fish and fish fry, it also feeds on small crustaceans, worms, and mollusks.