| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
33.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 464.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Coastal species found over muddy and sandy bottoms (Ref. 9118). Feeds on marine worms and other epibenthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Occasionally in local markets (Ref. 9118). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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