Weakfish (Cynoscion squamipinnis)

Scientific name: Cynoscion squamipinnis G?nther, 1867

Weakfish (Cynoscion squamipinnis)

The Weakfish (Cynoscion squamipinnis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Gulf of California to Peru.

Biology

Inhabits coastal waters, along shores and in estuaries. Feeds on fishes, shrimps and other crustaceans.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cynoscion squamipinnis
Family
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
64.0
Common length
40.0
Environment
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (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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