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Micropogonias ectenes (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882) Slender croaker |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Found along sandy coasts and bays; also in estuaries, river mouths, and coastal lagoons (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on benthic crustaceans, mollusks and worms (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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