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Ophioscion vermicularis (Günther, 1867) Vermiculated croaker |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of Panama to Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found over sandy and muddy bottoms of shallow waters (Ref. 9118). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||