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Paralonchurus rathbuni (Jordan & Bollman, 1890) Bearded banded croaker |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Panama to Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found along sandy coasts, estuaries and bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on worms and other marine invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets but not a popular food fish (Ref. 9118). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||