Ophioscion simulus Gilbert, 1898 Snub-nosed croaker |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Panama. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found in shallow water (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on shrimps and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |