Cheilotrema saturnum (Girard, 1858)
Black croaker
photo by Gotshall, D.W.

Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 700.0 g; max. reported age: 20 years
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 46 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: California, USA to Baja California, Mexico.
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Biology:  Common species found near the bottom, often in caves and crevices of exposed coasts and open bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds on crabs (Ref. 9118).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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