Yellowfin Croaker (Umbrina Roncador)

OCEANS & RANGE:Eastern Pacific Ocean — from Point Conception, California south to the Gulf of California. Found in the surf zone, sandy beaches, and shallow nearshore areas in 0–30 feet. A common Southern California surf species — one of the most abundant croakers in the surf zone alongside California Corbina. Makes audible drumming sounds.

PREFERRED WATER TEMPERATURE:65°F–78°F. A nearshore surf species found on sandy beaches and in shallow bay areas of Southern California. Most abundant in summer in the surf zone. Feeds actively in the wave wash on sand crabs, worms, and small crustaceans.

SIZE & WEIGHT:Typically 0.5–2 lbs and 10–14 inches. Maximum approximately 4 lbs. World record: 4 lbs 3 oz. Distinctive yellow fins — particularly the yellow pectoral fins. 

BEST Foods to feed :sand crabs (mole crabs) Ghost shrimp are excellent. thawed shrimp,mussels,squid and krill

The body of the yellowfin croaker is elliptical-elongate with the back somewhat arched. The head is conical and blunt. The color is iridescent blue to gray with brassy reflections on the back diffusing to silvery white below. The sides and back have many diagonal dark wavy lines. The fins are yellowish except for the dark dorsal fins. The yellowfin croaker differs from other California croakers in having a single fleshy projection, a barbel, on the lower jaw and two heavy spines at the front of the anal fin.

NO FREE SHIP ON THIS FISH

SIZE IS 6-9 INCH