| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
47 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Santa Elena, Ecuador to Coquimbo, Chile. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common species found in coastal waters (Ref. 9118). Juveniles enter estuaries and shallow bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on shrimps and fishes (Ref. 9118). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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