Ophioscion scierus (Jordan & Gilbert, 1884)
Point-Tuza croaker
Ophioscion scierus
photo by Robertson, R.

 Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
 Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found in shallow water (Ref. 9118) (Also Ref. 55763). Feeds mainly on shrimps and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets (Ref. 9118).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 14.07.95
 Modified by: Béarez, Philippe - 12.08.10
 Checked by: Busson, Frédéric - 26.10.07

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