Hollow stardrum (Stellifer ericymba)

Scientific name: Stellifer ericymba Jordan & Gilbert, 1882

Hollow stardrum (Stellifer ericymba)

The Hollow stardrum (Stellifer ericymba) is a marine fish of the family Sciaenidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Mexico to Peru.

Biology

Found in warm water, over muddy bottom. Feeds mainly on zooplankton.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Stellifer ericymba
Family
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Depth range
30 m (98 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 30 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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