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Stellifer illecebrosus Gilbert, 1898 Silver stardrum |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: southern Gulf of California to Peru. | |||
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| Biology: | Found shallow warm water, over muddy bottom (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans, also marine worms and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||