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Larimus argenteus (Gill, 1863) Silver drum |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 36.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 521.0 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: southern Baja California, Mexico and the Gulf of California to Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters and lagoons (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||