| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: southern Gulf of California to Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found shallow warm water, over muddy bottom (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans, also marine 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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