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Umbrina dorsalis Gill, 1862 Longfin drum |
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photo by
Béarez, P. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Ecuador. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body oblong, its back arched; snout prominent; mouth small and inferior; lower jaw enclosed by upper; chin with a stiff barbel; edge of preopercle serrate; lower branch of first gill arch with 18 to 25 gill rakers; second dorsal fin long, with 29 to 33 soft rays; body silvery, bluish-gray; belly pale; flanks with dark stripes; branchial cavity fairly dark (Ref. 55763). | |||
| Biology: | Found in sandy coasts and bays, also in littoral pools (Ref. 9118). Feeds on crustaceans and worms (Ref. 9118). Considered a good food fish (Ref. 9118). Sold fresh and its meat is highly valued (Ref. 55763). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||