| Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine |
| Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Ecuador. |
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Body oblong, its back arched; snout prominent; mouth small and inferior; lower jaw enclosed by upper; chin with a stiff barbel; edge of preopercle serrate; lower branch of first gill arch with 18 to 25 gill rakers; second dorsal fin long, with 29 to 33 soft rays; body silvery, bluish-gray; belly pale; flanks with dark stripes; branchial cavity fairly dark (Ref. 55763). |
| Found in sandy coasts and bays, also in littoral pools (Ref. 9118). Feeds on crustaceans and worms (Ref. 9118). Considered a good food fish (Ref. 9118). Sold fresh and its meat is highly valued (Ref. 55763). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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