# Meagre (*Argyrosomus regius*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-14

The meagre (Argyrosomus regius) is a bony fish in the family Sciaenidae, within the order Perciformes. It is classified in the class Teleostei, suborder Percoidei and genus Argyrosomus, and its scientific name authority is (Asso, 1801). Other English names for the meagre are jewfish, croaker, shadefish, shade-fish and salmon bass. The IUCN Red List lists the meagre as Least Concern in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | up to 103 kg |
| Length | up to 2.3 m |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | arthropods, vertebrates |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Migration | Migratory |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Perciformes
- family: Sciaenidae
- genus: Argyrosomus
- species: *Argyrosomus regius* (Asso, 1801)

Synonyms: *Argyrosomus procerus*, *Argyrosomus regium*, *Cheilodipterus aquila*, *Perca luth*, *Perca regia*, *Perca vanloo*, *Sciaena aquila*, *Sciaena aquila*, *Sciaena regius*, *Scioena aquila*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the meagre?

The meagre is a bony fish. It belongs to the family Sciaenidae in the order Perciformes.

### What is the scientific name of the meagre?

The scientific name of the meagre is Argyrosomus regius. It is placed in the genus Argyrosomus.

### Is the meagre endangered?

No. The meagre is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

### What other names does the meagre have?

Other English names for the meagre are jewfish, croaker, shadefish, shade-fish and salmon bass.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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