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Larimus effulgens Gilbert, 1898 Shining drum |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| 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). Feed mainly on planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||