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Menticirrhus paitensis Hildebrand, 1946 Paita kingcroaker |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters and bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds on worms, crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||