Micropogonias megalops (Gilbert, 1890) |
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FAO |
Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range - 26 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico. | |||
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Biology: | Found in coastal lagoons, estuaries and river mouths; also in deep water far from the coast (Ref. 9118). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |