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Bairdiella armata Gill, 1863 Armed croaker |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Uncommon species inhabiting shallow coastal waters (Ref. 9118). Enters estuaries and river mouths (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on crustaceans (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 October 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||