Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Virginia to Texas in USA, except for southern Florida. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs usually over hard sandy mud bottoms in coastal waters to about 20 m depth. Also common in river estuaries. Feeds mainly on small crustaceans. Not marketed for human consumption. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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