| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
27.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 550.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Puerto Rico (Ref. 51183) and from Panama to Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found usually in shallow coastal waters over sandy mud bottoms. Feeds mainly on bottom-dwelling organisms. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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