Paralonchurus goodei Gilbert, 1898 Goode croaker |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 11 - 60 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru. | |||
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Biology: | Adults are found along sandy coasts, bays and estuaries. Feed mainly on worms and other marine invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |