Stellifer fuerthii (Steindachner, 1875) White stardrum |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: El Salvador to Peru. | |||
Diagnosis: | Body moderately elongate and compressed; snout prominent; mouth small and sub-terminal; chin with 4 pores but without barbels; edge of preopercle with 2 strong spines at the angle; lower branch of first gill arch with 18 to 24 gill rakers; second dorsal fin long, with 22 to 26 soft rays; body silvery yellowish without any major distinctive markings; back speckled; fins dark or pale; pelvic fins yellowish; roof of mouth black (Ref. 55763). | |||
Biology: | Found over muddy and sandy bottoms (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans, also worms and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |