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. |
Diagnosis: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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