Mi-iuy croaker

The mi-iuy croaker, or brown croaker, is a species marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers.

Etymology

The English common name, the generic name and the specific epithet are all derived from the Chinese common name.

Distribution and habitat

This demersal fish occurs in the northwestern Pacific Ocean from western Japan to the East China Sea, where it is found in coastal waters over sand and mud substrates.

Relationship with humans

It is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a food fish.