Rhonciscus branickii (Steindachner, 1879) Sand grunt |
photo by
Amezcua Linares, F. |
Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae | |||
Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found on sandy bottoms near the coast (Ref. 9114). Penetrates estuaries (Ref. 9114). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9114). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |