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Cynoscion othonopterus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Gulf weakfish |
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| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 70 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,430.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-27; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Silvery, blue gray above, with dark dots on scales; tips of chin dusky; lining of opercle dusky; fins yellowish (Ref. 11482). | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit coastal waters (Ref. 9118). Juveniles found near river mouths (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 15 October 2019 (B2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||