| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
19 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 37 - 184 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: North Carolina in USA to Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 19-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33-40; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 25. The head of juveniles and young adults may have a large dark wedge-like spot above and behind orbits; black peritoneum; branchial cavity with black lining. Slender caudal peduncle. Head with ground color; irregular dark blotch on operculum. Body tan to dark brownish black. The dark band and stripe become less distinct in bigger specimens. Fins dark-colored (generally black). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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