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Longspine drum (Umbrina analis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Umbrina analis

Common Name
Longspine drum

Biology
Inhabits sandy coasts and bays, also in the surf zone (Ref. 9118). Feeds on crabs, other crustaceans and marine worms (Ref. 9118). Good food fish (Ref. 9118).

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1868
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Drums or croakers (Sciaenidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to northern Ecuador.
Range
25°N - 1°N

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal
Trophic Level
3.34 s.e. 0.46 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
35.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)