Squeteague (Cynoscion regalis)

Scientific name: Cynoscion regalis Bloch & Schneider, 1801

The Squeteague (Cynoscion regalis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 17–27°C (63–81°F). Native range: Western Atlantic, Nova Scotia, Canada to northern Florida, USA.

Squeteague care at a glance

Temperature: 17–27°C (63–81°F)

Biology

Occurs usually in shallow coastal waters over sand and sandy mud bottoms. Juveniles are euryhaline. During summer the fish move to their nursery and feeding grounds in river estuaries. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and fishes. Oviparous, with high fecundity. Utilized fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, pan-fried, broiled, microwaved and baked.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cynoscion regalis
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 98.0
Common length: 50.0
Depth range: 10–26 m (33–85 ft)
Environment: Marine; brackish; demersal; oceanodromous; depth range 10 - 26 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Western Atlantic: Nova Scotia, Canada to northern Florida, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.3; Fec = 45,000)