| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to northern Ecuador. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy coasts and bays, also in the surf zone (Ref. 9118). Feeds on crabs, other crustaceans and marine worms (Ref. 9118). Good food fish (Ref. 9118). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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