Family: |
Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae |
Max. size: |
34.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 119.3 g |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-19. Pelvic fins relatively short at all sizes, becoming nearly rudimentary (Ref. 51310). |
Biology: |
Adults occur over continental shelves (Ref. 5217). No real fishery (Ref. 51310). Edibility not known (Ref. 51310). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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