Peruvian weakfish (Cynoscion analis)

Scientific name: Cynoscion analis Jenyns, 1842

Peruvian weakfish (Cynoscion analis)

The Peruvian weakfish (Cynoscion analis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Santa Elena, Ecuador to Coquimbo, Chile.

Biology

Common species found in coastal waters. Juveniles enter estuaries and shallow bays. Feeds mainly on shrimps and fishes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cynoscion analis
Family
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
47.0
Common length
30.0
Depth range
10 m (33 ft)
Environment
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - ? m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Santa Elena, Ecuador to Coquimbo, Chile.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.12-0.23)

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Sources

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

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