Panama kingcroaker (Menticirrhus panamensis) fish species and information / pictures of Panama kingcroaker - Menticirrhus panamensis

Panama kingcroaker (Menticirrhus panamensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Menticirrhus panamensis

Common Name
Panama kingcroaker

Biology
Inhabits coastal waters and bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds on worms, crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118).

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 1877
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Drums or croakers (Sciaenidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Central Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the Gulf of California.
Range
37°N - 22°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
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.37 s.e. 0.42 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
75.0 cm
Common Length
30.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5020 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (42 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)