| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 18 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky or sandy coasts and in bays, from near the shore to a depth of at least 18 m (Ref. 9118). Considered a good food fish (Ref. 9118). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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