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Cynoscion albus (Günther, 1864) Whitefin weakfish |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 130 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: southern Mexico to Ecuador. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit coastal waters; juveniles entering estuaries, river mouths, and shallow bays (Ref. 9118). Feed on shrimps, fishes and cephalopods (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 February 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||