Ophioscion strabo Gilbert, 1897 Squint-eyed croaker |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to northern Colombia. | |||
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Biology: | Found in shallow areas but not common in brackish waters with low salinity (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |