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Cynoscion analis (Jenyns, 1842) Peruvian weakfish |
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photo by
Béarez, P. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 47 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Santa Elena, Ecuador to Coquimbo, Chile. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Common species found in coastal waters (Ref. 9118). Juveniles enter estuaries and shallow bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on shrimps and fishes (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||