| Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| 155 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 45 kg; max. reported age: 50 years |
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demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 10 m, oceanodromous |
| Western Atlantic: Massachusetts in USA to northern Mexico, including southern Florida, USA. |
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| Occurs usually over sand and sandy mud bottoms in coastal waters and estuaries. Abundant in surf zone. Feeds mainly on crustaceans, mollusks and fishes. Utilized fresh and frozen; can be pan-fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9988). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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