| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found along sandy coasts and bays; also in estuaries, river mouths, and coastal lagoons (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on benthic crustaceans, mollusks and worms (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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