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Peprilus medius (Peters, 1869) Pacific harvestfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Stromateidae (Butterfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 31.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 428.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs near the surface of coastal water to over bottom of continental shelf (Ref. 11035). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||