| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
32.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 70.2 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Colombia to southern Brazil (Ref. 3702) and range extended to Uruguay (Ref. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-23; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-10 |
| Biology: |
Occurs in coastal waters, over soft, muddy bottoms (Ref. 5217). Abundant in brackish estuaries (Ref. 5217). Feeds mainly on small crustaceans, often hunting in schools (Ref. 4537, 35237). Mostly used in the manufacture of sub-products (Ref. 3702). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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