Shortnose stardrum (Stellifer chrysoleuca)

Scientific name: Stellifer chrysoleuca G?nther, 1867

Shortnose stardrum (Stellifer chrysoleuca)

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

Biology

Coastal species found over muddy and sandy bottoms. Feeds on marine worms and other epibenthic invertebrates. Occasionally in local markets.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Stellifer chrysoleuca
Family
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Common length
20.0
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
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
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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