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Polynemidae (Threadfins)
Etymology: Polydactylus: Greek, poly = a lot of + greek, daktylos = finger (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Girard.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 66 m (Ref. 32117), usually 5 - 16 m (Ref. 32117). Subtropical; 42°N - 18°N, 98°W - 71°E (Ref. 57343)
Western Atlantic: New York and along the coast to the western coast of Yucatán, Mexico (Ref. 57343). Some authors report this species as occurring throughout northern South America (Ref. 5217).
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm 19.0, range 17 - 21 cm
Max length : 33.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217)
Occurs on sand or mud bottoms and on beaches, especially on the surf (Ref. 57343).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Motomura, H., 2004. Threadfins of the world (Family Polynemidae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of polynemid species known to date. FAO Spec. Cat. Fish. Purp. Rome: FAO. 3:117 p. (Ref. 57343)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
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