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Stellifer zestocarus Gilbert, 1898 Softhead stardrum |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 27 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica to Ecuador. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in coastal waters, over sandy and muddy bottom; also in estuaries (Ref. 9118). Found in local markets (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||