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Tarpon snook (Centropomus pectinatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Centropomus pectinatus

Common Name
Tarpon snook

Biology
Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into freshwater; usually prefers very low brackish water or freshwater (Ref. 3713). Feeds on fish and crustaceans (Ref. 36880). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3713).

Classification

Classified By
Poey, 1860
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Snooks (Centropomidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Atlantic
Distribution
Western Atlantic: southern Florida (USA), Mexico, and the West Indies to Brazil.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
4.03 s.e. 0.67 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
56.0 cm
Common Length
40.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5005 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 (26 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated