Centropomidae (Snooks) |
56 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,507.0 g |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine |
Western Atlantic: southern Florida (USA), Mexico, and the West Indies to Brazil. |
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Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into freshwater; usually prefers very low brackish water or freshwater (Ref. 3713). Feeds on fish and crustaceans (Ref. 36880). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3713). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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