Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
104 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 11 kg; max. reported age: 18 years |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
Eastern Atlantic: Bay of Biscay and Gibraltar to southern Morocco, including the Mediterranean, Black Sea and Sea of Azov. Records south of Morocco have not been supported with descriptions. |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-23 |
Found over rocky and sandy bottoms in coastal waters. Juveniles enter estuaries. Feed on bottom invertebrates. |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 30 July 2019 (A2b) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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