Centropomus unionensis Bocourt, 1868
Union snook
photo by Cherson, A.

Family:  Centropomidae (Snooks)
Max. size:  46 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,114.1 g
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: El Salvador to Peru.
Diagnosis:  Body elongate and deep; dorsal profile slightly concave behind the eyes; lateral line extending to posterior edge of caudal fin; second anal spine, when folded down, reaching middle of caudal peduncle; pectoral and pelvic fins sub-equal; anal fin with 6 rays; back blue gray; belly white; lateral line pale; membranes between dorsal spines and between second and third anal spines pale (Ref. 55763).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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