Centropomus unionensis Bocourt, 1868

Union snook

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Centropomidae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Humpback snook, Snook, Robalo, ... more

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Main reference

Bussing, W.A. 1995. (Ref. 9284)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 46.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 55763); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 55763)

Environment

Demersal; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 15°N - 20°S

Eastern Pacific: El Salvador to Peru.
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Short description

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).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Busson, Frédéric

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