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Cynoscion xanthulus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Orangemouth weakfish |
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| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 129 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 25 kg | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico. Introduced into the highly saline waters of Salton Sea in southern California, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||