Bairdiella ensifera (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882) Swordspine croaker |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: southern Mexico to Peru. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and river mouths (Ref. 9118). Feeds on crustacean larvae, small shrimps and fishes (Ref. 9118). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 October 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |