Species catalog

Chilean croaker

Cilus gilberti

Chilean croaker (Cilus gilberti) belongs to the family Sciaenidae. Habitat: salt water.

Chilean croaker (Cilus gilberti), illustration

Profile

Scientific nameCilus gilberti
FamilySciaenidae
HabitatSalt water
GroupDrums and croakers
Other namesCorvina, Corvina drum
Regional lists in FishincSouth America saltwater

Identifying features

  • Elongated, silvery croaker with a dark grey-bluish back
  • A large mouth with a yellowish tinge
  • Pointed pectoral fins
  • Two dorsal fins
  • A slightly rounded tail

Chilean croaker in other languages

LanguageName
GermanChilenischer Umberfisch, Corvina
FrenchCorvina
SpanishCorvina chilena, Corvina, Corvinilla
PolishCorvina

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