Centropomus ensiferus Poey, 1860

Swordspine snook

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Centropomidae
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Common names	Robalo de espolón, Brochet, Grosse épée, ... more

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Main reference

Fraser, T.H. 1978. (Ref. 3713)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 36.2 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); max. published weight: 1,025 g (Ref. 5217)

Environment

Benthopelagic; amphidromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range ? - 22 m (Ref. 26912)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 25°N - 23°S

Western Atlantic: southern Florida (USA), Greater and Lesser Antilles, and continental Caribbean coasts of Central and South America southward extending to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1 - 3; Anal soft rays: 6. 2nd spine of anal fin greatly enlarged; body yellowish brown dorsally, silver laterally and ventrally; lateral line dusky; pectoral and pelvic fins yellow, other fins dusky (Ref. 13608).

Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into freshwater; usually prefers very low brackish water or freshwater. Found over soft bottoms (Ref. 5217). Feeds on small fishes (Engraulidae, Clupeidae, etc.) and crustaceans (mainly shrimps) (Ref. 35237).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=3-4; Fec=80,000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (46 of 100)	Very high

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