| Family: |
Stromateidae (Butterfishes) |
| Max. size: |
31.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 428.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs near the surface of coastal water to over bottom of continental shelf (Ref. 11035). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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