Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in shallow water (Ref. 9118) (Also Ref. 55763). Feeds mainly on shrimps and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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