| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
21 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 20 - 324 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found over hard and muddy bottoms (Ref. 9118). Feeds on zooplankton, euphausiids and other small crustaceans (Ref. 9118). Often caught with Merluccius gayi (Ref. 9118). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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