| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
200 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 100 kg; max. reported age: 24 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California. Formerly abundant, now threatened by extinction due to fishing and habitat change (Ref. 27438). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in coastal waters; juveniles in river mouths and near rocky coasts (Ref. 9118). Feed on fishes and shrimps (Ref. 9118). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 21 August 2020 (A4bd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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