Stellifer minor (Tschudi, 1846)
Minor stardrum
Stellifer minor
photo by Eakins, R.

Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Max. size:  35 cm Tl (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Ecuador and Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in warm shallow water, over sandy bottom (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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