Larimus argenteus (Gill, 1863)
Silver drum
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Max. size:  36.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 521.0 g
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: southern Baja California, Mexico and the Gulf of California to Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits coastal waters and lagoons (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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