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Menticirrhus ophicephalus (Jenyns, 1840) Snakehead kingcroaker |
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FAO |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Ecuador and Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-22; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
| Biology: | Found in coastal waters and bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds on polychaetes, crustaceans, and mollusks (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||