Stellifer melanocheir Eigenmann, 1918
Black stardrum
photo by FAO

Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Colombia and Ecuador.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in shallow water, including littoral pools (Ref. 9118).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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