| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 700.0 g; max. reported age: 20 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 46 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: California, USA to Baja California, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common species found near the bottom, often in caves and crevices of exposed coasts and open bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds on crabs (Ref. 9118). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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