Ophioscion vermicularis (Günther, 1867)
Vermiculated croaker
Ophioscion vermicularis
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


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