Centropomus pectinatus Poey, 1860 Tarpon snook |
photo by
Barbosa, J.M./M. Deda |
Family: | Centropomidae (Snooks) | |||
Max. size: | 56 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,507.0 g | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: southern Florida (USA), Mexico, and the West Indies to Brazil. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into freshwater; usually prefers very low brackish water or freshwater (Ref. 3713). Feeds on fish and crustaceans (Ref. 36880). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3713). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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