Pareques iwamotoi Miller & Woods, 1988
Blackbar drum
photo by Porcelli, D.

Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 37 - 184 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: North Carolina in USA to Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 19-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33-40; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 25. The head of juveniles and young adults may have a large dark wedge-like spot above and behind orbits; black peritoneum; branchial cavity with black lining. Slender caudal peduncle. Head with ground color; irregular dark blotch on operculum. Body tan to dark brownish black. The dark band and stripe become less distinct in bigger specimens. Fins dark-colored (generally black).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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