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Stellifer chrysoleuca (Günther, 1867) Shortnose stardrum |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 33.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 464.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Coastal species found over muddy and sandy bottoms (Ref. 9118). Feeds on marine worms and other epibenthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Occasionally in local markets (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||