Stolzmann's weakfish (Cynoscion stolzmanni) fish species and information / pictures of Stolzmann's weakfish - Cynoscion stolzmanni

Stolzmann's weakfish (Cynoscion stolzmanni) fish species information

Scientific Name
Cynoscion stolzmanni

Common Name
Stolzmann's weakfish

Biology
Inhabits coastal waters, lagoons and estuaries (Ref. 9118). Also found offshore (Ref. 11035). Feeds mainly on small fishes and shrimps (Ref. 9118).

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 1879
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Drums or croakers (Sciaenidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru.
Range
28°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; brackish; demersal
Trophic Level
4.52 s.e. 0.00 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
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
115 cm
Common Length
40.0 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: highly commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (42 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.32; assuming tm>=2)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)