| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Greater Antilles (Hispaniola), except Cuba, and from Costa Rica to Colombia. Also Antilles (Ref. 26938). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in shallow sandy areas along beaches. Marketed fresh or salted, or sold for bait. |
| 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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