| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Ecuador and Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-22; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9 |
| Biology: |
Found in coastal waters and bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds on polychaetes, crustaceans, and mollusks (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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