
Croakers (Apo)are bottom-dwelling fish, commonly found over sandy or muddy bottoms in , bays, and coastal waters including mekuen(odo mekuen)
They typically have a silvery or bronze coloration and a prominent lateral line that extends to the tip of their tail fin. Some species have small, whisker-like barbels on their chin.
The most distinctive feature is their ability to make a croaking sound, which is used for communication and as a mating call in some species.
Crockers varies in sizes base on their species between 10 inches and 5 fit.
They can be cooked in various ways like grilling, frying and steaming, and they can be bought in many fish markets including the Makoko fish market Lagos.
