Odontoscion dentex (Cuvier, 1830)

Reef croaker

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Sciaenidae
Synonyms	Corvina dentex, ... more
Common names	Reef coraker, Corvina dentuda, Gogó, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26340); common length : 18.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3702)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°N - 25°S, 92°W - 36°W (Ref. 56868)

Western Atlantic: Florida, USA and Cuba to Brazil. Absent in the Bahamas.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 1114; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2225. No barbels; brownish silver with dark dots on scales; a large black spot at base and axil of pectoral fins (Ref. 13442).

Inhabits caves and crevices or among corals (Ref. 9710). Solitary or in groups (Ref. 9710). Feeds at night mainly on shrimps and small fishes (Ref. 9710), and their larvae (Ref. 13442). Secretive and wary (Ref. 9710).


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)

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


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (25 of 100)	Medium

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Modified by Pablico, Grace Tolentino

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