Small Yellow Croaker: A Valuable Fish For Cuisine And Recreation
The small yellow croaker (Pseudosciaena polyactis) is a commercially valuable fish species belonging to the family Sciaenidae. Its primary habitats are coastal waters, estuaries, and mudflats, where it is extensively farmed in China and Southeast Asian countries. As a popular recreational fishing target, the species is praised for its nutritional properties, including its richness in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals.