Paralonchurus rathbuni (Jordan & Bollman, 1890) Bearded banded croaker |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Panama to Peru. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found along sandy coasts, estuaries and bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on worms and other marine invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets but not a popular food fish (Ref. 9118). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |