Citharichthys arenaceus Evermann & Marsh, 1900
Sand whiff
photo by AFSCUS

Family:  Cyclopsettidae (Sand whiffs)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: southeastern Florida, USA to the West Indies and Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 75-82; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 56-62
Biology:  Occurs in bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 February 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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