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Squeteague (Cynoscion regalis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Cynoscion regalis

Common Name
Squeteague

Biology
Occurs usually in shallow coastal waters over sand and sandy mud bottoms. Juveniles are euryhaline. During summer the fish move to their nursery and feeding grounds in river estuaries. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and fishes. Oviparous, with high fecundity (Ref. 54406). Utilized fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, pan-fried, broiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).

Classification

Classified By
Bloch & Schneider, 1801
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Drums or croakers (Sciaenidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Atlantic
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Nova Scotia, Canada to northern Florida, USA.
Range
47°N - 27°N, 82°W - 59°W

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
17 °C
Water Temperature To
27 °C
Depth From - meters
10 m
Depth To - meters
26 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; brackish; demersal; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); depth range 10 - 26 m (Ref. 54407)
Trophic Level
3.77 s.e. 0.42 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
98.0 cm
Common Length
50.0 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: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (45 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.3; Fec = 45,000)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated