Isopisthus remifer Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Silver weakfish |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
Max. size: | 36 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California and southern Baja California, Mexico to Peru. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters and lower estuarine regions (Ref. 9118). Feeds on fishes, shrimps and cephalopods (Ref. 9118). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |